TWI655007B

TWI655007B - A nasal cannula, conduit and securement system

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Publication number: TWI655007B
Application number: TW106136928A
Authority: TW
Inventors: 馬克Ｔ歐康納; 傑米Ｅ伊通伊凡斯; 尼爾Ｇ杜列; 布蘭特Ｉ琳恩; 史蒂芬Ｃ寇爾納爾; 勞倫斯古立佛; 張普慶; 安卓Ｇ尼寇爾; 查理斯ＷＤ爾敏; 克雷格Ｋ懷特; 麥可Ｐ若娜亞; 克隆尼Ｇ霍普金斯; 寇倫ＪＴ史賓斯
Original assignee: 費雪＆佩凱爾關心健康有限公司
Priority date: 2011-04-08
Filing date: 2012-04-09
Publication date: 2019-04-01
Also published as: TW202222371A; TW201247257A; TW201934153A; TW202045216A; TWI687244B; TWI818335B; TW201808374A; TWI747175B; TWI607772B

Abstract

本發明係有關於一種醫用呼吸管包含一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件。該內部型件可以是經塗覆之經包封內部型件，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。該內部型件也可提供或分開提供該管狀本體之一串列交錯的波峰及波谷(例如波紋)。病人介面(諸如面罩或鼻套管)可連結至此種管。也可利用將病人介面固定於操作位置之系統。 The present invention relates to a medical breathing tube comprising a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open ends of the body and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body. The inner profile can be a coated encapsulated inner profile that secures the inner profile to the tubular body. The inner profile may also provide or separately provide a series of interlaced peaks and troughs (e.g., corrugations) of the tubular body. A patient interface, such as a mask or nasal cannula, can be attached to such a tube. A system for securing the patient interface to the operating position can also be utilized.

Description

鼻套管、導管及固定系統 Nasal cannula, catheter and fixation system

發明領域 Field of invention

本文揭示大致上係有關於用以遞送氣體來回於病人的醫用系統的組件。於一個特定面向中，該揭示文係有關於導管，更明確言之，用於呼吸系統之吸氣、呼氣及/或組合呼吸肢之呼吸管。於另一個特定面向中，該揭示文係有關於構成呼吸系統之一部分之鼻套管及導管。於另一個特定面向中，該揭示文係有關於構成呼吸系統之一部分之鼻套管。於另一個特定面向中，該揭示文係有關於定位病人介面諸如套管於針對一使用者的操作位置。 Disclosed herein is generally a component relating to a medical system for delivering gas back and forth to a patient. In one particular aspect, the disclosure relates to catheters, more specifically, to the inspiratory, expiratory, and/or combined breathing tubes of the respiratory system. In another particular aspect, the disclosure relates to nasal cannulas and catheters that form part of the respiratory system. In another particular aspect, the disclosure relates to a nasal cannula that forms part of the respiratory system. In another particular aspect, the disclosure relates to locating a patient interface such as a cannula for an operational location for a user.

發明背景 Background of the invention

於輔助呼吸中，呼吸氣體經由可撓性呼吸管供給病人。病人呼出的氣體可經由相似的呼吸管導通或呼出病人環境。氣體典型地係經由使用者介面投予病人，也可包含短的專用呼吸管來耦接該介面與呼吸管。各根呼吸管理想上為輕，對扭結或掏捏有抗性，但也具可撓性來確保對病人有足夠效能與舒適度。 In assisted breathing, breathing gas is supplied to the patient via a flexible breathing tube. The exhaled gas of the patient can be turned on or out of the patient's environment via a similar breathing tube. The gas is typically administered to the patient via a user interface, and may also include a short dedicated snorkel to couple the interface to the snorkel. Each breath management is thought to be light, resistant to kinking or kneading, but also flexible to ensure adequate performance and comfort for the patient.

典型地呼吸管的尺寸約10毫米至約25毫米之內部直徑鏜孔(涵蓋新生兒及成人用途)。專用使用者介面管可較小，供新生兒用之內部直徑約為2毫米。專用使用者介面呼吸管的尺寸小，使得其視覺上較不具侵襲性且減輕病人臉上的重量。呼吸管較佳為可撓性，使其容易彎折而改良病人的舒適性，又轉而提高病人對治療的順從性。 Typically the size of the breathing tube is between about 10 mm and about 25 mm. Diameter of the diameter (covering newborn and adult use). The dedicated user interface tube can be small, and the inner diameter for newborns is about 2 mm. The dedicated user interface snorkel is small in size, making it less visually invasive and reducing the weight on the patient's face. The snorkel is preferably flexible, making it easy to bend to improve patient comfort and, in turn, to improve patient compliance with the treatment.

於醫療應用諸如輔助呼吸，病人吸入的氣體較佳係以接近體溫(通常為33℃至37℃)及具相對高濕度(常見接近飽和)遞送。於其它醫療應用中，諸如連續正壓呼吸輔助器(CPAP)系統或正壓換氣系統給患有阻塞性睡眠呼吸中止(OSA)的病人提供正壓呼吸氣體，呼吸氣體可經加熱及/或濕化至不等程度來改善使用者舒適度，或未經加熱或加濕而供給。 For medical applications such as assisted breathing, the patient's inhaled gas is preferably delivered at near body temperature (typically 33 ° C to 37 ° C) and with relatively high humidity (commonly near saturation). In other medical applications, such as continuous positive pressure breathing assist (CPAP) systems or positive pressure ventilation systems provide positive pressure breathing gas to patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which may be heated and/or Wet to varying degrees to improve user comfort or supply without heating or humidification.

同樣的管子也可用來供給腹腔鏡手術用之充氣氣體。此等充氣氣體理想上也重量輕，耐扭結或掏捏，及具有相似的可撓性來減少阻塞及手術室裡的分心。充氣氣體(典型為二氧化碳，但可以是其它氣體或氣體混合物)也可經濕化。 The same tube can also be used to supply inflation gas for laparoscopic surgery. These inflation gases are also ideally lightweight, kink resistant or kneading, and have similar flexibility to reduce occlusion and distraction in the operating room. The inflation gas (typically carbon dioxide, but may be other gases or gas mixtures) may also be humidified.

又，供給病人的氣體可透過鼻套管提供。特別於嬰兒及新生兒情況下，相聯結的管子的可撓性變成重要考量。改良供給氣體給病人套管的管之可撓性協助改進舒適性，及結果改進對此種氣體遞送處理的順從性。 Also, the gas supplied to the patient can be supplied through the nasal cannula. Especially in the case of infants and newborns, the flexibility of the connected tubes becomes an important consideration. The flexibility of the tube that improves the supply of gas to the patient's cannula assists in improving comfort and, as a result, improves compliance with such a gas delivery process.

又，優異地提出一種介面定位或介面諸如鼻套管之操作定位的替代或改良系統。此種替代或改良系統可進一步有助於改進氣體遞送處理的順從性。 Again, an alternative or improved system for interface positioning or interface positioning such as nasal cannula is well presented. Such an alternative or improved system can further contribute to improving the compliance of the gas delivery process.

於說明書中已經對專利說明書、其它外部文件、或其它資訊源作說明，通常係用以提供討論揭示文特徵的脈絡。除非另行特定陳述，否則述及此等外部文件並非承認此等文件或其它資訊源於任何情況下為先前技術或構成技藝界的普通常識之一部分。 The patent specification, other external documents, or other sources of information have been described in the specification and are generally used to provide a context for discussing the features of the disclosure. Unless otherwise stated, the reference to such external documents is not an admission that such documents or other information is in any way part of the prior art or common knowledge of the art world.

本文揭示之其它面向及優點從後文詳細說明部分將更為彰顯，該等詳細說明部分係僅作為舉例說明。 Other aspects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description.

發明概要 Summary of invention

本文揭示之目的係提供一組件或一組件之製造方法，該組件或該方法至少有關前文說明做出若干改良或將對公眾或醫事從業人員提供有用的選擇。 The object disclosed herein is to provide a method of making a component or a component that provides at least some improvements over the foregoing description or that will provide a useful choice to the public or medical practitioner.

於第一面向中，本文揭示廣義地包含一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含提供一內部型件，擠塑套住該內部型件之一管狀本體，該管狀本體係界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔。 In a first aspect, the disclosure herein broadly comprises a method of making a medical tube, the method comprising providing an internal profile that is extruded over a tubular body of the internal profile, the tubular system defining the interior One of the lumens of the profile.

較佳地該方法進一步包含：i)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或iii)i)與ii)之一組合。 Preferably, the method further comprises: i) applying a reduced pressure to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the reduced pressure radially directs the tubular body to the lumen or the outermost periphery defined by the internal profile Inner extraction, the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body, or ii) an extension (or stretch) is applied to the tubular body surrounding the inner profile At least a portion or a region such that the extended (or stretched) release returns (or permits) the extended (or stretched) portion or region of the tubular body to the tube a cavity or an outermost periphery defined by the inner profile is drawn radially inwardly, the outermost perimeter defining a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body, or iii) one of i) and ii) combination.

較佳地該管狀本體係藉擠製或藉從一模頭擠塑一材料而提供。 Preferably, the tubular system is provided by extrusion or by extruding a material from a die.

較佳地該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件擠製，及減壓之施加方式允許該管狀本體之一內面變成至少部分附接或連結至該內部型件之至少一部分，較佳地該管腔內壓力與環繞該管狀本體之壓力間的減壓差異，更佳地該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力係低於環繞該管狀本體之壓力(或環繞該管狀本體之壓力係大於該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力)。 Preferably, the tubular body is extruded around the inner profile, and the reduced pressure is applied in a manner that allows one of the inner faces of the tubular body to become at least partially attached or joined to at least a portion of the inner profile, preferably the tube The difference between the pressure in the chamber and the pressure between the pressure surrounding the tubular body, more preferably the pressure inside the lumen (provided to the lumen) is lower than the pressure surrounding the tubular body (or the pressure system surrounding the tubular body is greater than The pressure inside the lumen (provided to the lumen).

較佳地該管狀本體為一單壁本體。 Preferably the tubular body is a single wall body.

較佳地該減壓係施加於或相鄰於管腔的形成。 Preferably, the reduced pressure is applied to or adjacent to the formation of the lumen.

較佳地該減壓係施加於或相鄰於一模頭。 Preferably, the reduced pressure is applied to or adjacent to a die.

較佳地該管腔當從一擠製模頭離開時經驗該減壓。 Preferably, the lumen experiences the reduced pressure as it exits from an extrusion die.

較佳地該管狀本體及該內部型件係共同擠製。 Preferably, the tubular body and the internal profile are coextruded.

較佳地如此形成之該管狀本體為起波紋。 The tubular body preferably formed in this manner is corrugated.

較佳地如此形成之該波紋管狀本體的該等波峰係由該內部型件的最外周邊所界定。 Preferably, the crests of the bellows body thus formed are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

較佳地如此形成之該波紋管狀本體的該等波谷係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部所界定。 Preferably, the troughs of the bellows body thus formed are inwardly extracted from the tubular body drawn inwardly between the inner profiles Defined.

較佳地該內部型件為支持該管狀本體之一骨架或內部支持結構。 Preferably the inner profile is a skeleton or inner support structure that supports the tubular body.

較佳地該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 Preferably, the inner profile is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

較佳地該內部型件為一篩網。 Preferably the inner profile is a screen.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 Preferably, the inner profile is a coil spring or a spiral wound component, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk, a ring, or interconnected by one or more connecting links or mutually One or a combination of a plurality of separate supports.

較佳地該內部型件為支持性或支持該管腔於如此所形成的管內部。 Preferably the inner profile is supportive or supports the lumen within the tube thus formed.

較佳地該內部型件係支持或支承於如此所形成之管內部的管腔。 Preferably, the inner member supports or supports a lumen inside the tube thus formed.

較佳地該內部型件為螺旋元件或構件。 Preferably the inner profile is a helical element or member.

較佳地該內部型件具有沿該管之長度(或區段)改變之一間距。 Preferably the inner profile has a spacing that varies along the length (or section) of the tube.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件(或構件)具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。更佳該相鄰匝間之間距為約1毫米至約1.5毫米。 Preferably, the inner member is a spirally wound member (or member) having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or from about 0.6 mm to about 1.8 mm, or from about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or from about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or from about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or from about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or from about 1.1 mm to about 1.3 mm. More preferably, the distance between adjacent turns is from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

較佳地該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 Preferably the inner profile has a height of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm. Or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to About 4 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or An outermost diameter of from about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or from about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。較佳具有約0.1毫米至約1.5毫米之一直徑。 Preferably, the inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27. Millimeter, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 From about 0.15 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm. One of the diameters. It preferably has a diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

較佳地該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為一醫用級不鏽鋼。 Preferably, the inner part is a medical grade material, preferably a medical grade stainless steel.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一壁厚度。 Preferably, the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm. Or from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.17 mm, Or a wall thickness of from about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑(或管腔)。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm. Or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm. To an inner diameter (or lumen) of about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。較佳具有約3毫米至約5毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm. Or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm. To an outer (or outer) diameter of about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm. It preferably has an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 3 mm to about 5 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體為起皺，該波紋具有約0.1毫米至約0.5毫米之一深度。 Preferably the tubular body is creped, the corrugations having a depth of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.5 mm.

較佳地該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，更佳地該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 Preferably, the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, more preferably the ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and more preferably the ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

較佳地該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 Preferably the inner profile diameter (eg actual inner profile component) The ratio of the diameter of the member to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner member is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, and most preferably the ratio is 0.06.

較佳地該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 Preferably, the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

較佳地該管狀本體的特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 Preferably, the characteristics of the tubular body contribute to the desired flexibility and/or structural support of the tube.

較佳地該管狀本體為(較佳從其中擠製)一聚合物，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之聚合物。 Preferably, the tubular body is (preferably extruded therefrom) a polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer suitable for use in medical breathing tubes.

較佳地該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, liquid enamel rubber, gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane Or one or a combination of gas permeable polyamides; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrene blocks a copolymer, a copolymer elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70 Or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 The polymer of Shaw A.

較佳地該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類。 Preferably, the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or is made of a gas permeable material such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane or a gas permeable polyamide.

較佳地該減壓係當該管狀本體係呈熔融態，或半熔融態，或尚未硬化態時施加，較佳地該減壓係為約0至約-2帕(絕對)，更佳地係為約0至約-1帕(絕對)，甚至更佳地係為約0至約-0.9帕(絕對)，又甚至更佳地此種減壓係為該管腔內側與該管狀本體周圍區間之一壓差。 Preferably, the reduced pressure is applied when the tubular system is in a molten state, or a semi-molten state, or is not yet in a hardened state, preferably the reduced pressure system is from about 0 to about -2 Pa (absolute), more preferably It is from about 0 to about -1 Pa (absolute), even more preferably from about 0 to about -0.9 Pa (absolute), and even more preferably such decompression is inside the lumen and around the tubular body One of the intervals is the pressure difference.

較佳地該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 Preferably, the inner profile is electrically conductive, preferably the inner profile is an electric heater.

較佳地該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 Preferably the inner profile comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

較佳地該管係進一步包含一加熱器，更佳地一電熱器(諸如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 Preferably, the tube system further comprises a heater, more preferably an electric heater (such as a heater wire or heater circuit).

較佳地該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 Preferably, the tubular system is defined as flexible by a test in accordance with ISO 5367:2000 (E) (Fourth Edition, June 1, 2000) with increased flow resistance as a result of bending.

較佳地該醫用管為一呼吸管。 Preferably the medical tube is a breathing tube.

較佳地該內部型件包含一或多個分開組件。 Preferably the inner profile comprises one or more separate components.

較佳地該內部型件包含一或多個組件。 Preferably the inner profile comprises one or more components.

較佳地該管包含一或多個內部型件。於第二面向中，可謂本發明廣義地由醫用管組成，該醫用管包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 Preferably the tube comprises one or more internal profiles. In the second aspect, the invention is broadly comprised of a medical tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open terminals of the body and surrounding the lumen Internally and supporting an inner profile of the tubular body, the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

較佳地該管狀本體為一擠製管。 Preferably the tubular body is an extruded tube.

較佳地該管狀本體為一連續管。 Preferably the tubular body is a continuous tube.

較佳地該管狀本體為一連續擠製管。 Preferably the tubular body is a continuous extruded tube.

較佳地該波紋管狀本體之該等波峰係由該內部型件之該最外周邊界定。 Preferably, the crests of the bellows body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

較佳地該波紋管狀本體係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部界定。 Preferably, the bellows system is defined by an inwardly drawn portion of the tubular body that is drawn inwardly between the inner members.

較佳地該內部型件係支持該管狀本體而界定該管腔於其內部。 Preferably, the inner profile supports the tubular body to define the lumen therein.

較佳地該內部型件為支持該管狀本體的一骨架或內部支持結構。 Preferably the inner profile is a skeleton or inner support structure that supports the tubular body.

較佳地該管狀本體為實質上未由來自該內部型件的波谷支持而係在該波峰由該內部型件支持。 Preferably, the tubular body is substantially unsupported by the troughs from the inner profile and the peak is supported by the inner profile.

較佳地該管狀本體之壁係懸吊於相鄰波峰間。 Preferably, the wall of the tubular body is suspended between adjacent peaks.

較佳地該管狀本體為聚合物(較佳地由聚合物擠塑)，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管的聚合物。 Preferably the tubular body is a polymer (preferably extruded from a polymer), such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer suitable for use in medical breathing tubes.

較佳地該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由或從一透氣性材料諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯或透氣性聚醯胺類製成。 Preferably, the tubular body is a gas permeable tube, or is or A gas material such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane or a gas permeable polyamide.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞肋，或肋元件。 Preferably the inner profile is a spirally wound rib or a rib element.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋元件或構件。 Preferably the inner profile is a helical element or member.

較佳地該內部型件具有沿該管之一長度(或區段)改變之一間距。較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。更佳該相鄰匝間之間距為約1毫米至約1.5毫米。 Preferably the inner profile has a spacing that varies along a length (or section) of the tube. Preferably, the inner form is a spirally wound element having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or from about 0.6 mm to about 1.8 mm, or from about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or From about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or from about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or from about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or from about 1.1 mm to about 1.3 mm. More preferably, the distance between adjacent turns is from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

較佳地該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 Preferably, the inner member has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2. Mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 From millimeters to about 3.6 millimeters, or from about 2.7 millimeters to about 3.5 millimeters, or from about 2.8 millimeters to about 3.4 millimeters, or from about 2.9 millimeters to about 3.3 millimeters, or from about 3 millimeters to about 3.2 millimeters of the outermost diameter.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約 0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。較佳具有約0.1毫米至約1.5毫米之一直徑。 Preferably, the inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27. Millimeter, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 Millimeter, or a diameter of about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm. It preferably has a diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一壁厚度。 Preferably, the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm. Or a wall thickness of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.17 mm, or from about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm. Or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm. To an inner diameter of about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。較佳具有約3毫米至約5毫米之一外部(或外)直徑 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm. , or about 2.1 millimeters The meter is about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm. Or an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or from about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or from about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm. Preferably having an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 3 mm to about 5 mm

較佳地該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 Preferably, the ratio of the inner profile diameter (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner profile member or member) to the outer diameter (e.g., outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, optimally the ratio is 0.06.

較佳地該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚腔甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, liquid enamel rubber, gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane Or one or a combination of gas permeable polyamides; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer. Such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polycarbamate elastomers; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or about 30 to about 80, or about 30 to about 70, or about 30 to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or A polymer of about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å A.

較佳地該內部型件為沿該管腔縱向隔開的多個環。 Preferably the inner profile is a plurality of loops spaced longitudinally along the lumen.

較佳地該等環之形狀為複曲面或環狀。 Preferably, the rings are in the form of toric or annular.

較佳地該內部型件為彼此鏈接的一或多個分開元件。 Preferably the inner profile is one or more separate elements that are linked to each other.

較佳地該內部型件為沿該管腔規則地隔開的多個加強肋。 Preferably the inner profile is a plurality of stiffening ribs that are regularly spaced along the lumen.

較佳地各個加強肋係包含一螺旋加強線之一匝。 Preferably, each of the reinforcing ribs comprises one of the helical reinforcing wires.

較佳地該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含環繞該管腔的完整一轉。 Preferably, one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises a complete revolution around the lumen.

較佳地該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含位在該內部型件之相鄰波峰間之該線。 Preferably, one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises the line between adjacent peaks of the internal profile.

較佳地該管之一終端係與一鼻叉頭整合一體，該鼻叉頭係適用於***一使用者鼻孔內部作為遞送呼吸氣體給一使用者之一鼻介面。 Preferably, one of the ends of the tube is integral with a nasal prong that is adapted to be inserted into a user's nostril as a nasal interface for delivering a breathing gas to a user.

較佳地該內部型件為適用以加熱或感測該管內部之氣體性質的一導線。 Preferably the inner profile is a wire suitable for heating or sensing the nature of the gas inside the tube.

較佳地該管為一呼吸管。 Preferably the tube is a breathing tube.

較佳地該管包含一或多個內部型件。 Preferably the tube comprises one or more internal profiles.

於第三面向中，本發明可謂廣義地由一鼻套管配置組成包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，及一波紋氣體遞送管，該管包含一管狀本體界定一管腔及包圍於該管腔內部之一內部型件，該內部型件係支持該管狀本體，該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，其中該鼻叉頭之該進氣口係與該管之一終端一體成形，使得該管腔係流體連結至該鼻叉頭之該出氣口。 In a third aspect, the invention is broadly comprised of a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and fluidly coupled to the air outlet An air inlet, and a corrugated gas delivery tube, the tube comprising a tubular body defining a lumen and an inner profile surrounding the interior of the lumen, the internal profile supporting the tubular body, the internal profile An outermost periphery defining a plurality of alternating crests and valleys along a length of the tubular body, wherein the inlet of the nasal prong is integrally formed with a terminal of the tube such that the lumen is fluidly coupled to the The outlet of the nose fork.

較佳地該鼻叉頭係成形為實質上解剖上隨形於一使用者的鼻子或鼻孔內部。 Preferably, the nasal prosthetic head is shaped to be substantially anatomically shaped The inside of a user's nose or nostril.

較佳地該鼻叉頭為彎曲或以其它方式成形或組配來避開一使用者的鼻中膈。 Preferably, the nose prong is curved or otherwise shaped or assembled to avoid a user's nasal spasm.

較佳地該鼻套管具有經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓背襯，較佳係作為該叉頭於一使用者的鼻孔的穩定件。 Preferably, the nasal cannula has a substantially planar or flat or contoured backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, preferably as a stabilizer for the prongs of a user's nostrils.

較佳地一或多個肋延伸於該背襯之一正面與該套管間，該等肋提供薄帶或採用來扣接或附接該套管至一使用者的臉部的其它適當固定件之一接觸表面，較佳地該薄帶包含黏著劑部或為黏膠帶或一接觸黏膠帶。 Preferably one or more ribs extend between the front side of one of the backings and the sleeve, the ribs providing a thin strip or other suitable attachment for fastening or attaching the sleeve to a user's face One of the parts contacts the surface, preferably the strip comprises an adhesive portion or an adhesive tape or a contact adhesive tape.

較佳地二鼻叉頭係與一單一波紋遞送管一體成形。 Preferably, the two-nosed prongs are integrally formed with a single corrugated delivery tube.

較佳地該套管包含一對鼻叉頭，各個叉頭係與一對氣體遞送管之一終端一體成形，或可被附接(或可附接)或連結(或可連結)至該終端。 Preferably the sleeve comprises a pair of nasal prongs, each prong being integrally formed with one of a pair of gas delivery tubes, or attachable (or attachable) or connectable (or connectable) to the terminal .

較佳地該套管配置係由一聚合物諸如一熱塑性聚合物製成，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之一聚合物或多聚合物。 Preferably, the sleeve configuration is made of a polymer such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer or multipolymer suitable for use in a medical breathing tube.

較佳地該套管配置係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the sleeve arrangement is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid ruthenium rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide. More preferably, one or more of the polymers; preferably, the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrene embedded Segment copolymer, copolymer elasticity Or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å of A polymer .

於第四面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一使用者介面包含如藉第三面向定義之一對鼻套管。 In a fourth aspect, the invention broadly encompasses a user interface comprising a pair of nasal cannulas as defined by a third aspect.

較佳地各鼻套管之該等鼻叉頭係設置為彼此相鄰及該等個別遞送管係遠離該等鼻叉頭於反向延伸。 Preferably, the nasal prongs of each nasal cannula are disposed adjacent to each other and the individual delivery catheters extend in a reverse direction away from the nasal prongs.

較佳地係進一步包含一線束，該線束係在該鼻套管間延伸與耦接。 Preferably, the method further includes a wire harness extending and coupled between the nasal cannula.

較佳地該管為一呼吸管。 Preferably the tube is a breathing tube.

較佳地該管係如第一或第二面向之定義，例如該管係藉如第一面向定義之方法或如第二面向定義之管製造。 Preferably, the tube is as defined by the first or second aspect, for example the tube is manufactured by a first aspect-defining method or as defined by a second aspect-oriented tube.

於第五面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種製造一鼻套管之方法，該方法係包含：提供一內部型件，擠製一管狀本體套住該內部型件，該管狀本體界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔，及附接一鼻套管至其上。 In a fifth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a method of making a nasal cannula, the method comprising: providing an internal profile, squeezing a tubular body overlying the internal profile, the tubular body defining the enclosure One of the lumens of the internal profile, and a nasal cannula attached thereto.

較佳地該方法係進一步包含：i)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或iii)i)與ii)之一組合。 Preferably, the method further comprises: i) applying a decompression to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the decompression is radial to the tubular body or the outermost periphery defined by the internal profile Drawn inwardly, the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a length along one of the tubular bodies a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys of degrees, or ii) applying an extension (or stretching) to at least a portion or a region of the tubular body surrounding the inner profile such that the extension (or stretching) release The extended (or stretched) portion or region of the tubular body is returned (or permitted) to the lumen or radially inwardly drawn by the outermost perimeter defined by the inner profile, the outermost perimeter defining along the tubular body A plurality of alternating peaks and valleys of one length, or iii) i) combined with one of ii).

較佳地該方法包含套住該管狀本體之一終端套住模製一鼻叉頭。 Preferably, the method includes nesting a terminal end of the tubular body to mold a nasal prong.

較佳地如此所形成的管狀本體為如藉第一面向之方法所定義的或如藉第二面向之管所定義的管。 Preferably, the tubular body thus formed is a tube as defined by the method of the first face or as defined by the tube of the second face.

較佳地藉該管狀本體如此形成的該管之一終端係定位於用以模製或成形一鼻套管之一模具或一型件內，較佳地該模具或型件係閉合，及該鼻套管係套住該管之該或一終端套住模製或成形。 Preferably, the end of the tube thus formed by the tubular body is positioned to mold or form a mold or a part of a nasal cannula, preferably the mold or the form is closed, and The nasal cannula is sheathed or molded into the end of the tube.

較佳地該鼻套管為一聚合物，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之聚合物。 Preferably, the nasal cannula is a polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer suitable for use in medical breathing tubes.

較佳地所形成的該鼻套管係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the nasal cannula is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid ruthenium rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polymer. More preferably, one or more of the amines are made; a more preferred polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a thermoplastic elastomer family, such as Styrene block copolymer, copolymerization An elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or about 30 Up to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å A polymer.

較佳地該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由或從一透氣性材料諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯或透氣性聚醯胺類製成。 Preferably, the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or is made of or from a gas permeable material such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane or a gas permeable polyamide.

較佳地提供一鼻套管模具，該模具可接納藉該管狀本體之製造所形成的該管之一終端，使得該模具之操作協助該鼻套管之模製，該鼻套管之一部分係由該管終端套住模製。 Preferably, a nasal cannula mold is provided, the mold can receive a terminal end of the tube formed by the manufacture of the tubular body, such that operation of the mold assists molding of the nasal cannula, one of the nasal cannula portions Molded by the end of the tube.

較佳地藉該鼻套管所製造的該鼻套管配置係與藉該管狀本體之製造所形成的該管之一終端流體連通。 Preferably, the nasal cannula configuration made by the nasal cannula is in fluid communication with one of the ends of the tube formed by the manufacture of the tubular body.

於第六面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種用於一使用者介面及/或使用者介面管之固定系統，其係包含：一皮膚貼片界定一固定腳印，該皮膚貼片具有一使用者側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片的使用者側係經組配來附接至或黏著至使用者皮膚，及一固定貼片，該固定貼片之至少一部分係經組配來延伸於使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子上方且固定至皮膚貼片之該使用者側來固定使用者介面至該使用者，該固定貼片及該皮膚貼片係經組配來當該固定系統係以合宜的或可相容性使用者介面施用至病人時，讓固定貼片可被容納於或由皮膚貼片的固定腳印所畫界。 In a sixth aspect, the invention broadly includes a fastening system for a user interface and/or a user interface tube, the method comprising: a skin patch defining a fixed footprint, the skin patch having a use On the side of the user and the side of the interface, the user side of the skin patch is assembled to be attached or adhered to the skin of the user, and a fixed patch, at least a portion of which is configured to extend over The user interface and/or the associated user interface is mounted on the user side of the tube and fixed to the user side of the skin patch to secure the user interface to the user, the fixed patch and the skin patch being assembled The fixed system When applied to a patient with a suitable or compatible user interface, the fixed patch can be received or bound by a fixed footprint of the dermal patch.

較佳地其中該皮膚貼片具有與該固定貼片相同的或一更大的表面積。 Preferably, the dermal patch has the same or a larger surface area than the fixed patch.

較佳地該固定貼片係經成形或以其它方式經組配來因應該使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之幾何形狀或其它特徵。 Preferably, the fixed patch is shaped or otherwise assembled to accommodate the geometry or other features of the user interface and/or the associated user interface tube.

較佳地該固定貼片具有至少一個翼。 Preferably the fixed patch has at least one wing.

較佳地該固定貼片具有設置於該貼片之一端的一對翼，該等翼係經組配來固定至在一使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之任一側上的該皮膚貼片。 Preferably, the fixed patch has a pair of wings disposed at one end of the patch, the wings being assembled to be attached to either side of a user interface and/or a connected user interface tube The skin patch.

較佳地該固定貼片具有一管端翼，該管端翼係經組配來延伸或用於延伸在該使用者介面管子下方及固定至該皮膚貼片。 Preferably, the fixed patch has a tube end flap that is configured to extend or extend below the user interface tube and to the skin patch.

較佳地該皮膚貼片之該使用者側具有一皮膚敏感性黏著劑(諸如親水膠體)，其附接或黏合該皮膚貼片至一使用者的皮膚。 Preferably, the user side of the dermal patch has a skin sensitive adhesive (such as a hydrophilic gel) that attaches or bonds the dermal patch to a user's skin.

較佳地該皮膚貼片具有一足夠面積之一表面使得該表面分散該附接或黏著力壓力橫過該使用者的皮膚。 Preferably, the dermal patch has a surface of sufficient area such that the surface disperses the attachment or adhesive pressure across the skin of the user.

較佳地該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏著至一使用者的面部。 Preferably, the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face.

較佳地該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏著至一使用者的面部，特別鄰近使用者的上脣及/或面頰。 Preferably, the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face, particularly adjacent the upper lip and/or cheek of the user.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來接納及/或固定一鼻套管及/或相聯結的管子，該管子係從一使用者的面部的一側或兩側延伸。 Preferably, the fastening system is assembled to receive and/or secure a A nasal cannula and/or an associated tube extending from one or both sides of a user's face.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來用於一嬰兒或新生兒。 Preferably the fixation system is assembled for use in an infant or newborn.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來用於如藉第三面向定義之一鼻套管。 Preferably, the fixation system is assembled for use with a nasal cannula as defined by the third aspect.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來用於如藉第一及/或第二面向定義之一管。 Preferably, the fastening system is configured for use as one of the first and/or second aspect defined tubes.

於第七面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種用於一使用者介面及/或使用者介面管子之固定系統，包含一二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置，該配置係包含一皮膚貼片及一使用者介面貼片：該皮膚貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片之該病人側係可附接至一使用者的皮膚(例如藉黏著劑，通常係屬皮膚敏感性黏著劑諸如親水膠體)，該皮膚貼片之該介面側係被提供以一二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該第一部件，及該使用者介面貼片具有一介面側及一病人側，該使用者介面貼片之該病人側係被提供以該二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該互補第二部件，該使用者介面貼片之該介面側可附接或可連結至該使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子，例如係藉黏著劑或可形成為該使用者介面之一部件，或當該使用者介面被提供以該二部件式系統之該第二部件時可被提供作為該使用者介面之背側表面。 In a seventh aspect, the invention broadly encompasses a fastening system for a user interface and/or user interface tube, comprising a two-part releasable attachment or attachment arrangement, the configuration comprising a skin patch The tablet and a user interface patch: the skin patch has a patient side and an interface side, and the patient side of the skin patch can be attached to a user's skin (eg, by an adhesive, usually belonging to the skin) a sensitive adhesive such as a hydrophilic colloid, the interface side of the dermal patch being provided with the first component of a two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, and the user interface patch having an interface side and On a patient side, the patient side of the user interface patch is provided with the complementary second component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, the interface side of the user interface patch being attachable or A user interface tube connectable to the user interface and/or the associated interface, such as by an adhesive or may be formed as part of the user interface, or when the user interface is provided with the two-part system The first Two parts can be provided as the The back side surface of the user interface.

較佳地該皮膚貼片之該介面側具有一鉤或一環中之一者，及該第二貼片之該第二部件具有該鉤或環中之該另一者，使得該第一及第二部件(及貼片)係可釋放式地彼此附接或連結。 Preferably, the interface side of the dermal patch has one of a hook or a ring, and the second component of the second patch has the other of the hook or the ring, such that the first and the first The two components (and the patches) are releasably attached or joined to each other.

較佳地該第一貼片係可定位及/或可附接至一使用者的臉部皮膚。 Preferably, the first patch is positionable and/or attachable to a user's facial skin.

較佳地該使用者介面貼片係可定位，或被附接或可附接，或被連結至或與一使用者介面。 Preferably, the user interface patch is positionable, attachable or attachable, or coupled to or interfaced with a user.

較佳地該使用者介面貼片係與一使用者介面一體成形或形成該使用者介面之一部件。 Preferably, the user interface patch is integrally formed with a user interface or forms part of the user interface.

較佳地在該皮膚貼片上的該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統占有該皮膚貼片之該介面側少於約90%，或約85%，或約75%，或約60%，或約50%，或約40%，或約30%，或約20%，或約10%。 Preferably, the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system on the dermal patch occupies less than about 90%, or about 85%, or about 75%, or about 60 of the interface side of the dermal patch. %, or about 50%, or about 40%, or about 30%, or about 20%, or about 10%.

較佳地該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統之該第一部件係被黏合或可黏合至該皮膚貼片之該使用者介面側。 Preferably, the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system is bonded or adhesively attachable to the user interface side of the dermal patch.

較佳地該皮膚貼片之該使用者側具有附接或黏著該皮膚貼片至一使用者的皮膚之一皮膚敏感性黏著劑(諸如例如親水膠體)。 Preferably, the user side of the dermal patch has a skin sensitive adhesive (such as, for example, a hydrophilic colloid) that attaches or adheres the dermal patch to a user's skin.

較佳地該皮膚貼片具有足夠面積之一表面使得該表面分散該附接壓力或黏著力橫過該使用者的皮膚。 Preferably, the dermal patch has a surface of sufficient area such that the surface disperses the attachment pressure or adhesion across the skin of the user.

較佳地該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏合至一使用者的臉部。 Preferably the skin patch is assembled to attach or bond to a The face of the user.

較佳地該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏合至一使用者的臉部相鄰該使用者的上脣及/或面頰。 Preferably, the dermal patch is assembled to be attached or bonded to a user's face adjacent the upper lip and/or cheek of the user.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來接納及/或固定一鼻套管及相聯結的管子，該管子係從一使用者臉部的一側或兩側延伸。 Preferably, the fixation system is configured to receive and/or secure a nasal cannula and associated tube extending from one or both sides of a user's face.

較佳地該固定系統係經組配來用於如藉第三面向中之任一項或多項定義之一鼻套管。 Preferably, the fixation system is configured for use with a nasal cannula as defined by any one or more of the third aspects.

較佳地如上定義之該固定貼片係被施用或可施用於使用者介面上方及被固定或可固定至該皮膚貼片來提供額外的固定。 Preferably, the fixed patch as defined above is applied or can be applied over the user interface and secured or affixed to the dermal patch to provide additional fixation.

較佳地該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統之該第一部件包括被固定至或用以固定至該皮膚貼片之一基體。 Preferably, the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system includes a base that is secured to or secured to the dermal patch.

較佳地該基體部包括至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽，具有由該開縫或開槽所隔開之該基體部區域。 Preferably, the base portion includes at least one slit or at least one slot having the base portion region separated by the slit or slot.

較佳地該基體部包括多個開縫或開槽或二者，其一起將該基體部劃分成一蜿蜒本體。 Preferably, the base portion includes a plurality of slits or slots or both which together divide the base portion into a body.

較佳地該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，及開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交插，使得沿該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉一集合之該等開縫或開槽之一路徑係遵循比兩端間之一直線遠更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 Preferably, the slits and/or slots are disposed on the base such that at least one of the first set of slits or slots is from one of the bases Extending into the substrate, and a second set of slits or slots extending from the other edge of the substrate into the substrate, a collection of the slits or slots and the other set of slits or slits The slots are interleaved such that one of the slits or slots along the base portion from one end to the other without intersecting a collection follows a zigzag or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

較佳地該等多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽為彎曲。 Preferably, one of the plurality of slits or slots is slit or slotted to be curved.

較佳地多個開縫或開槽為彎曲且該等彎曲開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置。 Preferably, the plurality of slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel.

較佳地該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案。 Preferably, the slits or slots are configured to extend from the edge of the base portion into a squid bone pattern.

較佳地該基體係藉一蜿蜒開縫或開槽劃分成分開部。 Preferably, the base system divides the open portions by a slit or slot.

較佳地該基體部係藉一螺旋開縫或開槽劃分成多部。 Preferably, the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a spiral slit or slot.

較佳地該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部。 Preferably, the base portion is divided into thin portions by slits or slots that are configured to be substantially concentric.

較佳地該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之該中心。 Preferably, the equivalent centring is taken at approximately the center of the base portion.

較佳地該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一窄橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島。 Preferably, the slits or slots divide the base portion into a plurality of islands, each island being joined to an adjacent island or islands by a narrow bridge.

較佳地該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部。 Preferably, the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by an S-shaped slit.

較佳地該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 Preferably, the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a T-shaped slit.

較佳地該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少 70%。 Preferably, the base portion covers at least the area of the dermal patch 70%.

較佳地針對界定環繞該基體周邊之該最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內部面積之至少80%。 Preferably, for a boundary defining the shortest path around the perimeter of the substrate, the base portion covers at least 80% of the interior area of the boundary.

於第八面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含：提供包封在一塗覆層內之一內部型件，及提供套住該內部型件之一管狀本體，該管狀本體係界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔，該管狀本體係設置套住該內部型件，使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之一內表面連結在一起，其中該內部型件維持被包封。 In an eighth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a method of making a medical tube, the method comprising: providing an inner profile encased in a coating layer, and providing one of the inner profiles a tubular body defining a lumen surrounding the inner profile, the tubular system being configured to enclose the inner profile such that the coating is joined to an inner surface of the tubular body, wherein the interior The profile remains enclosed.

較佳地該提供一內部型件之步驟係包含：提供包封在適用於施用在醫用管之一塗覆層內部之一細長型件，及從該經塗覆的細長型件製造用於一醫用管之一支持內部型件。 Preferably, the step of providing an internal profile comprises: providing an elongate profile that is suitable for application to a coating within one of the medical tubes, and manufacturing from the coated elongate member One of the medical tubes supports the inner part.

較佳地該未經塗覆的細長型件係浸漬於一塗覆材料浴來施加該包封塗覆層。 Preferably, the uncoated elongate member is immersed in a bath of coating material to apply the encapsulating coating.

較佳地該浴含有高於約150℃溫度之一熔融聚合物等級。 Preferably the bath contains one of the molten polymer grades above about 150 °C.

較佳地該內部型件係藉將該細長型件螺旋捲繞成一螺旋形式製造。 Preferably, the inner member is manufactured by spirally winding the elongated member into a spiral form.

較佳地該方法係進一步包含：提供一未經塗覆的細長型件，包封該細長型件於適用於施用在醫用管之一塗覆層。 Preferably, the method further comprises: providing an uncoated elongate member encapsulating the elongate member for application to a coating of a medical tube.

較佳地該方法係進一步包含：i)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體徑向向內抽取，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)徑向向內抽取，或iii)i)與ii)之一組合。 Preferably, the method further comprises: i) applying a reduced pressure to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the reduced pressure draws the tubular body radially inward, or ii) applying an extension (or stretching) to Enclosing at least a portion or a region of the tubular body of the inner profile such that the extended (or stretched) release returns (or permits) radial extension of the extended (or stretched) portion or zone of the tubular body Internal extraction, or iii) combination of i) and ii).

較佳地該管狀本體係於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷來形成一波紋管。 Preferably, the tubular body is drawn radially inwardly of the lumen or the outermost periphery defined by the inner profile, the outermost periphery of the inner profile defining a plurality of alternating peaks along a length of the tubular body And the peaks and valleys to form a bellows.

較佳地該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件於一溫度提供使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之至少一部分連結。 Preferably, the tubular body is provided around the inner profile at a temperature such that the coating layer is joined to at least a portion of the tubular body.

較佳地該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件於許可該塗覆層與該內部型件熔接之一溫度提供。 Preferably the tubular body surrounds the inner profile to permit The coating is provided at a temperature that is fused to the inner profile.

較佳地該管狀本體係至少部分與該塗覆層熔合。 Preferably, the tubular body system is at least partially fused to the coating layer.

較佳地一減壓係施加於或相鄰於該管腔的形成。 Preferably, a reduced pressure system is applied to or adjacent to the formation of the lumen.

較佳地該管狀本體係與從該細長型件製造該內部型件同時擠製。 Preferably, the tubular body system is extruded at the same time as the inner profile is manufactured from the elongated member.

較佳地該如此形成之管狀本體為起波紋(可以是軸向或螺旋波紋)。 Preferably, the tubular body thus formed is corrugated (which may be axial or spiral corrugated).

較佳地該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波峰係由該內部型件的最外周邊所界定。 Preferably, the crests of the thus formed bellows body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

較佳地該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波谷係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部所界定。 Preferably, the troughs of the bellows body thus formed are defined by an inwardly drawn portion of the tubular body that is drawn inwardly between the interior members.

較佳地該內部型件具有沿該管之一長度(或區段)改變之一間距。 Preferably the inner profile has a spacing that varies along a length (or section) of the tube.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件(或構件)具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。更佳地相鄰匝間之間距為約1毫米至約1.5毫米。 Preferably, the inner member is a spirally wound member (or member) having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or from about 0.6 mm to about 1.8 mm, or from about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or from about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or from about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or from about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or from about 1.1 mm to about 1.3 mm. More preferably, the distance between adjacent turns is from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約 0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。 Preferably, the inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27. Millimeter, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 Millimeter, or a diameter of about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm.

較佳地該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為經以一適當材料較佳為一聚合物級或一不鏽鋼塗覆的一醫用級不鏽鋼。 Preferably, the inner part is a medical grade material, preferably a medical grade stainless steel coated with a suitable material, preferably a polymer grade or a stainless steel.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一厚度。 Preferably, the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm. Or a thickness of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.17 mm, or from about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑(例如管腔)。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm. Or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm. To an inner diameter (e.g., lumen) of about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。較佳地具有約3毫米至約5毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm. , or about 2.1 millimeters The meter is about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm. Or an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or from about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or from about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm. It preferably has an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 3 mm to about 5 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester One or a combination of an elastomer, a liquid silicone rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a breathable Thermoplastic elastomers such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or from about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or A polymer of about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å.

較佳地該如此形成的管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 Preferably, the tubular system thus formed is based on ISO 5367:2000(E) (Fourth Edition, June 1, 2000) The test for increasing flow resistance with bending is defined as flexibility.

較佳地該管係包含一或多個內部型件。 Preferably the tube system comprises one or more internal profiles.

於第九面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含：i)提供一內部型件，ii)提供套住該內部型件之一管狀本體，該管狀本體界定包封該內部型件之一管腔，及施加一減壓於(或至)該管腔內部，或施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包封該內部型件之該管狀本體之至少一部分或一區，或iii)i)與ii)之組合。 In a ninth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a method of making a medical tube, the method comprising: i) providing an internal profile, and ii) providing a tubular body encasing the internal profile, the tubular body Defining a lumen enclosing the internal profile and applying a decompression to (or to) the interior of the lumen or applying an extension (or extension) to at least a portion of the tubular body enclosing the internal profile Or a district, or iii) a combination of i) and ii).

較佳地施加一較大減壓或一較大延伸(或拉伸)或二者之一組合沿該管狀本體及由該內部型件所界定之一最外周邊之一長度將該管狀本體朝該管腔之徑向向內抽取，當該較大減壓被施加或該延伸(或拉伸)被釋放或二者時，該內部型件之該最外周邊界定多個交替波峰及峰谷。 Preferably applying a greater pressure reduction or a larger extension (or stretching) or a combination of the two along the length of the tubular body and one of the outermost perimeters defined by the inner profile The lumen is drawn radially inwardly, and when the greater decompression is applied or the extension (or extension) is released or both, the outermost perimeter of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys .

較佳地該內部型件係包封在一塗覆層內，該管狀本體係提供套住該內部型件，使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之一內表面連結在一起，其中該內部型件係維持被包封。 Preferably, the inner part is enclosed in a coating layer, the tubular system provides a sleeve around the inner part such that the coating layer is joined to an inner surface of the tubular body, wherein the inner type The parts are kept enveloped.

於第十面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種醫用管包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，及包封該內部型件之一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 In a tenth aspect, the invention broadly encompasses a medical tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open ends of the body, and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body, and encapsulating one of the internal profiles a layer that secures the inner form to the tubular body.

較佳地該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管而熔接。 Preferably, the coating layer and the tubular body system are welded along the tube.

較佳地該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管於分開位置而熔接。 Preferably, the coating layer and the tubular system are welded along the tube at separate locations.

較佳地該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管縱向實質上連續熔接。 Preferably, the coating layer and the tubular body system are substantially continuously welded along the longitudinal direction of the tube.

較佳地該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 Preferably, the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞條帶，該塗覆層包封該條帶。 Preferably, the inner profile is a spirally wound strip that encapsulates the strip.

較佳地該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞線，該塗覆層包封該線。 Preferably the inner profile is a spiral wound wire that encapsulates the wire.

較佳地該塗覆層提供準備與該管狀本體連結之一表面。 Preferably the coating provides a surface to be joined to the tubular body.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一(壁)厚度。較佳地約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米之一(壁)厚度。 Preferably, the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm. Or from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.17 mm, Or a thickness of one (wall) of about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm. Preferably, one (wall) thickness is from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm.

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑(或管腔)。較佳地具有約3毫米至約5毫米之一外部(或外)直徑 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm. Or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm. To an inner diameter (or lumen) of about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm. Preferably having an outer (or outer) diameter of from about 3 mm to about 5 mm

較佳地該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部(或外)直徑。 Preferably, the tubular body has a height of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm. Or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm. To an outer (or outer) diameter of about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

較佳地該管為一呼吸管。 Preferably the tube is a breathing tube.

於第十一面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種醫用管包含：一管狀本體，該本體界定延伸在該本體的開放終端間之一管腔，及包封於該管腔內部且支持該管狀本體之一內部型件。 In the eleventh aspect, the invention broadly comprises a medical tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open terminals of the body, and enclosing the interior of the lumen and supporting the An internal profile of the tubular body.

較佳地該內部型件係包封於一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 Preferably, the inner member is encapsulated in a coating layer that secures the inner member to the tubular body.

於第十二面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種鼻套管配置包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該或各個叉頭係成形來隨形一使用者的鼻孔之該解剖曲率。 In a twelfth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and fluidly coupled to the air outlet An air inlet, the or each prong is shaped to conform to the anatomical curvature of a user's nostrils.

較佳地該鼻叉頭係成形來避免接觸在一使用者的鼻子基部的該使用者鼻中膈。 Preferably, the nasal prong is shaped to avoid contact with the user's nose in the base of a user's nose.

較佳地該鼻叉頭係成形來避免接觸一使用者的鼻子的該內部結構。 Preferably, the nose prosthesis is shaped to avoid contact with the internal structure of a user's nose.

較佳地該鼻叉頭係成形來實質上對準流經該出氣口的呼吸氣體流與一使用者的上呼吸道。 Preferably, the nasal prongs are shaped to substantially align the flow of breathing gas through the air outlet with the upper airway of a user.

較佳地該鼻叉頭係成形來大致上向上且向後延伸入一使用者的鼻孔，該鼻叉頭具有一曲率含括至少二反折點。 Preferably, the nasal prong is shaped to extend generally upwardly and rearwardly into a nostril of a user, the nasal prong having a curvature comprising at least two opposing Break point.

較佳地該鼻叉頭界定延伸在該進氣口與該出氣口間之一管腔，該管腔形狀係從於該進氣口的大致圓形改變成於該出氣口的大致橢圓形。 Preferably, the nasal prong defines a lumen extending between the air inlet and the air outlet, the lumen shape being changed from a substantially circular shape of the air inlet to a substantially elliptical shape of the air outlet.

較佳地該叉頭係成形來最大化該管腔之橫截面積。 Preferably the prong is shaped to maximize the cross-sectional area of the lumen.

較佳地該介面係進一步包含沿一使用者的上脣延伸之一支持體。 Preferably, the interface further comprises a support extending along an upper lip of a user.

較佳地該介面包含以一使用者的矢狀面為中心對稱性地隔開的二鼻叉頭，該等叉頭係在沿一使用者的上脣設置的一共用支持體上從一基部在該使用者的鼻子下方向內延伸。 Preferably, the interface comprises two nose prongs symmetrically spaced about a sagittal plane of a user, the prongs being attached to a base from a common support disposed along an upper lip of a user Extending in the direction of the nose of the user.

較佳地該等鼻叉頭係從該支持體朝向該使用者的鼻中膈延伸，及環繞一使用者的鼻孔角隅向上且向後彎曲入該使用者的鼻孔，各個叉頭係沿一大致上傾斜的後側軌道延伸，及通過定向該出氣口相對於該使用者上呼吸道之二中外側反折點。 Preferably, the nasal prongs extend from the support toward the nose of the user, and around a nostril angle of a user, and are bent backwards into the nostrils of the user, each of the prongs being substantially along The upper slanted rear side rail extends and the outer venting point of the second upper middle of the user's upper airway is oriented by directing the air outlet.

較佳地該等叉頭具有匹配該使用者的鼻孔之解剖形狀之一成形軌道。更佳地，i)於此種叉頭之一第一部(或階段)中，該軌道係水平地朝向該臉部之中線移動；ii)於該叉頭之一第二部(或階段)中，該軌道係向上彎曲直接進入該鼻孔朝向該頭部的冠部；iii)於該叉頭之一第三部(或階段)中，該軌道係遵循該鼻孔之解剖曲率而向後滾轉入該頭部；及iv)於一第四部(或階段)中，該軌道係朝向該套管中心水平地傾斜來對準該流出口與一使用者的上呼吸道。 Preferably, the prongs have a shaped track that matches the anatomical shape of the user's nostrils. More preferably, i) in the first part (or stage) of one of the prongs, the track is moved horizontally towards the midline of the face; ii) in the second part of the prong (or stage) Wherein the track is curved upwardly into the nostril toward the crown of the head; iii) in a third portion (or stage) of the prong, the track follows the anatomical curvature of the nostril and rolls backwards Entering the head; and iv) in a fourth portion (or stage), the track is oriented in the casing The heart is tilted horizontally to align the outflow port with a user's upper airway.

較佳地該等叉頭具有沿該中心軌道改變之橫截面。例如橫截面可於軌道基部(亦即於第一部該區)為大致上圓形，及朝向該軌道或叉頭終點(例如於第四部該區)變成大致上橢圓形。 Preferably the prongs have a cross section that varies along the central track. For example, the cross section may be substantially circular at the base of the track (i.e., at the first portion) and may be substantially elliptical toward the end of the track or fork (e.g., in the fourth portion).

較佳地該橫截面積係沿該軌道從該第一部(或階段)至該第四部(或階段)結束大致上縮小。 Preferably, the cross-sectional area is substantially reduced along the track from the first portion (or stage) to the fourth portion (or stage).

較佳地該鼻套管進一步包含經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一有輪廓背襯或面部襯墊。 Preferably, the nasal cannula further comprises a contoured backing or facial pad that is assembled to rest on a user's face.

較佳地該背襯或面部襯墊係經預成形來成為實質上彎曲而匹配一使用者的臉部或上脣區之一輪廓外形。 Preferably, the backing or facial pad is preformed to be substantially curved to match a contour of a user's face or upper lip region.

較佳地各個叉頭係可接納來自一氣體源之獨立流。 Preferably, each of the prongs can receive a separate stream from a source of gas.

於第十三面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種鼻套管配置包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，及一氣體遞送管，該管包含一管狀本體界定一管腔及包圍於該管腔內部之一內部型件，該內部型件支持該管狀本體，其中該鼻叉頭之該進氣口係與該管之一終端一體成形，使得該管管腔係流體連結至該鼻叉頭之該出氣口。 In a thirteenth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and fluidly coupled to the air outlet An air inlet, and a gas delivery tube, the tube comprising a tubular body defining a lumen and an inner profile surrounding the interior of the lumen, the internal profile supporting the tubular body, wherein the nasal prong The air inlet is integrally formed with one of the ends of the tube such that the tube lumen is fluidly coupled to the air outlet of the nasal prong.

較佳地該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 Preferably, one of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

較佳地該叉頭係成形來隨形一使用者的鼻孔之該解剖曲率。 Preferably, the prongs are shaped to conform to the anatomical curvature of a user's nostrils.

較佳地該鼻套管具有經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一有輪廓背襯或面部襯墊，較佳係作為該叉頭於一使用者的鼻孔的穩定件。 Preferably, the nasal cannula has a contoured backing or facial pad that is assembled to rest on a user's face, preferably as a stabilizer for the prong of a user's nostril.

較佳地一或多個肋延伸於該背襯或面部襯墊之一正面與該套管間，該等肋提供薄帶或採用來扣接或附接該套管至一使用者的臉部的其它適當固定件之一接觸表面，較佳地該薄帶包含黏著劑部或為黏膠帶或一接觸黏膠帶。 Preferably one or more ribs extend between the front side of the backing or face liner and the sleeve, the ribs providing a thin strip or being used to snap or attach the sleeve to a user's face One of the other suitable fasteners contacts the surface, preferably the strip comprises an adhesive portion or an adhesive tape or a contact adhesive tape.

較佳地該套管配置係由一液體矽橡膠或一聚合物諸如一熱塑性聚合物製成，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之一聚合物或多聚合物。 Preferably, the sleeve configuration is made of a liquid silicone rubber or a polymer such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer or multipolymer suitable for use in a medical breathing tube.

較佳地該套管配置係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 Preferably, the sleeve arrangement is comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid ruthenium rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide. More preferably, one or more of the polymers; preferably, the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrene embedded a segment copolymer, a copolymer elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; Even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or from about 30 Or a polymer of about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å.

較佳地此種套管可組合如上各面向中之任一者定義的該管使用。 Preferably such a cannula can be used in combination with the tube as defined in any of the above aspects.

於第十四面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種使用者介面包含一對如第十三面向定義之鼻套管。 In a fourteenth aspect, the invention broadly encompasses a user interface comprising a pair of nasal cannulas as defined in the thirteenth aspect.

較佳地於此種使用者介面中，該等鼻叉頭係設置為彼此相鄰及該等個別遞送管係遠離該等鼻叉頭於反向延伸。 Preferably, in such a user interface, the nasal prongs are disposed adjacent one another and the individual delivery tubes extend in a reverse direction away from the nasal prongs.

較佳地此種使用者介面係進一步包含一線束，該線束係在該鼻套管間延伸與耦接。 Preferably, the user interface further includes a wire bundle extending and coupled between the nasal cannulas.

較佳地該管為一呼吸管。 Preferably the tube is a breathing tube.

較佳地於此種使用者介面中，該管係如前述面向中之任一者定義。 Preferably in such a user interface, the tube is defined as any of the foregoing aspects.

較佳地於此種使用者介面中，該叉頭係膠黏或以其它方式黏合至該管。 Preferably, in such a user interface, the prongs are glued or otherwise bonded to the tube.

於第十五面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種鼻套管配置包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該至少一個鼻叉頭包含一背襯，該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部，其中一唇延伸套住該背襯之一後表面之該周邊的至少一部分，該後表面係經組配來用以接收或保有一使用者介面貼片，使得於使用中，該使用者介面貼片可釋放式地附接或連結至或與附接至一使用者的臉部之一皮膚貼片。 In a fifteenth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and fluidly coupled to the air outlet An air inlet, the at least one nasal prong includes a backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, wherein a lip extends over the circumference of the back surface of one of the backings At least a portion of the side, the rear surface is configured to receive or retain a user interface patch such that, in use, the user interface patch is releasably attached or attached to or attached to A skin patch on one of the user's faces.

較佳地該唇為一障壁。 Preferably the lip is a barrier.

較佳地該唇為可變形。 Preferably the lip is deformable.

較佳地該唇延伸至少部分套住實質上相鄰於與該背襯相聯結的一叉頭之一區的該周邊。 Preferably, the lip extension at least partially encloses the periphery of a region of a prong that is substantially adjacent to the backing.

較佳地該唇為一串列一或多個分開的唇。 Preferably the lip is a string of one or more separate lips.

較佳地該一或多個分開的唇為相鄰的，或毗連的或重疊的唇部。 Preferably the one or more separate lips are adjacent, or contiguous or overlapping lips.

較佳地該唇為延伸套住該背襯後表面周邊之一循環唇。 Preferably, the lip is a circulating lip that extends around one of the perimeters of the back surface of the backing.

較佳地於使用中，該唇實質上形成該背襯之該後表面與該使用者介面貼片之一面對套管表面間之一流體封或流體障壁。 Preferably, in use, the lip substantially forms a fluid seal or fluid barrier between the rear surface of the backing and one of the user interface patches facing the surface of the sleeve.

較佳地該背襯為經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部上的實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓(諸如一預成形曲線)背襯。 Preferably, the backing is a substantially planar or flat or contoured (such as a preformed curve) backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face.

較佳地該背襯輔助作為該(等)叉頭於一使用者的該(等)鼻孔之一穩定件。 Preferably, the backing aids as a stabilizer for the (or other) nostril of the user.

較佳地該至少一個叉頭係從該至少一個鼻叉頭向外側方向延伸，遠離一使用者的鼻中膈。 Preferably, the at least one prong extends from the at least one nasal prong toward the outside, away from the nose of a user.

較佳地該套管係進一步藉前述任一面向定義。 Preferably, the casing is further defined by any of the foregoing aspects.

較佳地該套管可以如前述任一面向定義之該固定系統操作。 Preferably the sleeve can be operated as defined above for any of the fixed systems.

較佳地該使用者介面貼片係可接納或可固持在如前述任一面向定義之該背襯(或背襯組件)之該後表面上。 Preferably, the user interface patch is receivable or retainable on the back surface of the backing (or backing assembly) as defined above.

較佳地至少該(等)唇為斥水性。 Preferably at least the (equal) lip is water repellent.

較佳地至少該(等)唇包含至少一個外周邊唇部及至少一個內周邊唇部，該等唇部各自係設置用以接觸一使用者的臉部。 Preferably, at least the lip comprises at least one outer peripheral lip and at least one inner peripheral lip, each of which is configured to contact a user's face.

較佳地該套管之進氣口係與如前述任一面向定義之該管流體連結。 Preferably, the inlet of the sleeve is fluidly coupled to the tube as defined above for any of the foregoing.

於第十六面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種可釋放式固定件之一部件，其係包括一基體部支持一分散式機械扣件橫過其表面，該基體部係為可撓性但實質上非可拉伸性，該基體部係藉至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽劃分成多個區，使得藉該基體之不同劃分部的獨立彎折，該基體可實質上隨形於一下方複合彎曲表面。 In a sixteenth aspect, the invention broadly comprises a component of a releasable fastener comprising a base portion supporting a distributed mechanical fastener across its surface, the base portion being flexible but Substantially non-stretchable, the base portion is divided into a plurality of zones by at least one slit or at least one slit, so that the matrix can substantially follow the shape by independent bending of different partitions of the substrate Square composite curved surface.

較佳地該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，及開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交插，使得沿該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉一集合之該等開縫或開槽之一路徑係遵循比兩端間之一直線遠更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 Preferably, the slits and/or slots are disposed on the base such that at least one of the first set of slits or slots is extended from the edge of the base into the base, and the slit or slotted a second set extending from the other edge of the substrate into the substrate, the plurality of slits or slots being interspersed with the other of the slits or slots so that the base portion is from one end to One end of the slit or slotted path at the other end without intersecting a set is followed by two One of the ends of the line is a long, straight jagged or meandering path.

較佳地該等開縫或開槽中之多個開縫或開槽為彎曲且該等彎曲開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置。 Preferably, the plurality of slits or slots in the slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel.

較佳地該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 Preferably, the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

較佳地界定環繞該基體周邊之該最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內部面積之至少80%。 Preferably, a boundary is defined around the shortest path around the perimeter of the substrate, the base portion covering at least 80% of the interior area of the boundary.

於第十七面向中，可謂本發明廣義地包含一種使用者介面總成包含：用於該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的之一組件(例如諸如一管或管子)之一固定系統，及連結至該使用者介面提供一呼吸回路之至少一部分給該介面之一使用者之一管，其中該固定系統係包含一二部件式可釋放附接(或連結)配置，該配置係包含：一皮膚貼片及一使用者介面貼片，該皮膚貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片之該病人側係可附接至一使用者的皮膚(例如藉黏著劑，通常係屬皮膚敏感性黏著劑諸如親水膠體)，該皮膚貼片之該介面側係被提供以一二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該第一部件，及該使用者介面貼片具有一介面側及一病人側，該使用者介面貼片之該病人側係被提供以該二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該互補第二部件，該使用者介面貼片之該介面側可附接(或可連結)至該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的該組件(例如一管或管子)，及其中該管係包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，及包封該內部型件之一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 In the seventeenth aspect, it can be said that the present invention broadly includes a The user interface assembly includes: a mounting system for the user interface and/or one of the components (eg, such as a tube or tube) coupled to the user interface, and a connection to the user interface to provide a breath At least a portion of the circuit is provided to one of the users of the interface, wherein the fixation system includes a two-part releasable attachment (or attachment) configuration comprising: a skin patch and a user interface sticker a skin patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the skin patch being attachable to a user's skin (eg, by an adhesive, typically a skin sensitive adhesive such as a hydrophilic colloid) The interface side of the dermal patch is provided with the first component of a two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, and the user interface patch has an interface side and a patient side, the user The patient side of the interface patch is provided with the complementary second component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, the interface side of the user interface patch being attachable (or connectable) to the use Interface and/or with a component (eg, a tube or tube) to which the user interface is coupled, and wherein the tube system comprises: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open terminals of the body, surrounding the lumen And supporting an inner profile of the tubular body, And encapsulating a coating of the inner profile, the coating securing the inner profile to the tubular body.

較佳地該介面係為一鼻套管。 Preferably the interface is a nasal cannula.

較佳地該介面係包括一個或一對鼻叉頭。 Preferably the interface comprises one or a pair of nasal prongs.

較佳地該介面係包含一固定系統。 Preferably the interface comprises a fixed system.

較佳地該管為一醫用呼吸管。 Preferably the tube is a medical breathing tube.

較佳地該介面為一鼻套管配置包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該至少一個鼻叉頭包含一背襯，該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部，其中一唇延伸套住該背襯之一後表面之該周邊的至少一部分，該後表面係經組配來用以接收或保有一使用者介面貼片，使得於使用中，該使用者介面貼片可釋放式地附接或連結至或與附接至一使用者的臉部之一皮膚貼片。 Preferably, the interface is a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and an air inlet fluidly coupled to the air outlet, the at least A nasal prong includes a backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, wherein a lip extends over at least a portion of the perimeter of a back surface of the backing, the back surface Having been configured to receive or retain a user interface patch such that, in use, the user interface patch is releasably attached or attached to or attached to one of the faces of a user's face Patch.

較佳地該唇為一障壁。 Preferably the lip is a barrier.

較佳地該唇為可變形。 Preferably the lip is deformable.

較佳地於使用中，該唇實質上形成該背襯之該後表面與該使用者介面貼片之一面對套管表面間之一流體(或液體)封，或流體障壁。 Preferably, in use, the lip substantially forms a fluid (or liquid) seal, or a fluid barrier, between the rear surface of the backing and one of the user interface patches facing the surface of the sleeve.

較佳地該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部上的實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓(諸如預成形曲線)的背襯。 Preferably, the backing is assembled to rest substantially flat or flat or contoured (such as a preformed curve) backing on a user's face.

較佳地該至少一個背襯係遠離一使用者的鼻中膈，從該至少一個鼻叉頭向外側延伸。 Preferably, the at least one backing is remote from the nose of a user and extends outwardly from the at least one nasal prong.

須瞭解前述管之多個實施例可組合使用者介面或鼻套管諸如此處描述者運用。 It will be appreciated that various embodiments of the aforementioned tubes can be utilized in conjunction with a user interface or a nasal cannula such as those described herein.

須瞭解前述固定系統之多個實施例可組合使用者介面或鼻套管諸如此處描述者運用。 It will be appreciated that various embodiments of the foregoing fixation system can be utilized in conjunction with a user interface or a nasal cannula such as described herein.

須瞭解前述使用者介面總成之多個實施例可組合如此處描述之管運用。 It will be appreciated that various embodiments of the aforementioned user interface assembly can be combined with tube applications as described herein.

用於說明書及申請專利範圍之術語包含表示「至少部分組成」。當解譯說明書及申請專利範圍中之包括術語包含的各個陳述時，也可呈示該術語以外的或前綴的特徵。相關術語諸如「包含」及「包含有」須以相同方式解譯。 The terms used in the specification and claims are intended to mean "at least in part". Features other than the term or prefix may also be presented when interpreting the specification and the scope of the claims. Related terms such as "include" and "included" must be interpreted in the same manner.

本文揭示也可謂廣義地包含本案說明書及/或揭示內容之陳述中述及的或指示的個別或集合部件、元件及特徵，及揭示之該等部件、元件、特徵或陳述中之任二者或多者的任一個或全部組合，及當此處述及特定整數而有本文揭示相關的技藝界已知相當物時，此等已知相當物被視為併入此處彷彿個別地陳述般。 The disclosure herein also includes individual or collective components, elements and features recited or indicated in the description of the present specification and/or the disclosure, and any such components, elements, features, or statements are disclosed. Any or all combinations of one or more, and where a specific integer is recited herein, the equivalents are known to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains, such known equivalents are considered to be incorporated herein as if individually stated. .

本文揭示包含前文也涵蓋後文實例之組成。 The disclosure herein contains the components of the examples which are also covered in the foregoing.

100、200、301、401、1100‧‧‧醫用管 100, 200, 301, 401, 1100‧‧ ‧ medical tube

101、201‧‧‧縱軸 101, 201‧‧‧ vertical axis

102、202、1102‧‧‧管狀本體 102, 202, 1102‧‧‧ tubular body

104、204‧‧‧波峰 104, 204‧‧‧Crest

105、205‧‧‧波谷 105, 205‧‧‧ trough

106‧‧‧叉架 106‧‧‧ fork

107、415、507、607、2011‧‧‧管腔 107, 415, 507, 607, 2011‧‧‧ lumens

110、210、302、1110‧‧‧內部型件 110, 210, 302, 1110‧‧‧ internal parts

310‧‧‧擠製機 310‧‧‧Extrusion machine

312‧‧‧料斗 312‧‧‧ hopper

313‧‧‧進給螺桿 313‧‧‧feed screw

314‧‧‧旋轉傳動器 314‧‧‧Rotary actuator

315‧‧‧擠製機出氣口 315‧‧‧Extrusion machine outlet

317‧‧‧模頭 317‧‧‧die

320‧‧‧側埠口 320‧‧‧ side entrance

321‧‧‧真空埠口 321‧‧‧ Vacuum gargle

325‧‧‧縮窄部 325‧‧‧ narrowing

340‧‧‧空氣拭接管 340‧‧‧Air wiper

400‧‧‧鼻介面、使用者介面 400‧‧‧Nose interface, user interface

402‧‧‧鼻叉頭 402‧‧‧nose head

403、503、603‧‧‧背襯、線束 403, 503, 603‧‧‧ backing, wiring harness

405‧‧‧聯軸節 405‧‧‧Coupling

404‧‧‧殼體 404‧‧‧Shell

406、506、606‧‧‧叉架 406, 506, 606‧‧‧ forks

410、510、610‧‧‧使用者端 410, 510, 610‧‧‧users

411‧‧‧孔口 411‧‧‧孔口

500、600‧‧‧固定系統 500, 600‧‧‧Fixed systems

501、601‧‧‧管 501, 601‧‧ ‧ tube

550、650‧‧‧皮膚貼片 550, 650‧ ‧ skin patch

551‧‧‧二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置 551‧‧‧Two-part releasable attachment or link configuration

552‧‧‧使用者介面貼片 552‧‧‧User interface patch

553‧‧‧第一部件 553‧‧‧ first part

660‧‧‧固定貼片 660‧‧‧Fixed patch

661‧‧‧管端翼 661‧‧‧ tube end wing

1111‧‧‧塗覆層 1111‧‧‧ coating

1130-1135‧‧‧橢圓 1130-1135‧‧‧ ellipse

1400‧‧‧鼻介面 1400‧‧‧nose interface

1401‧‧‧管 1401‧‧‧ tube

1402‧‧‧鼻叉頭 1402‧‧‧nose head

1406‧‧‧面部墊 1406‧‧‧Face pad

1411‧‧‧叉頭出氣口 1411‧‧‧Fork outlet

1415‧‧‧基部 1415‧‧‧ base

1420‧‧‧掃描線、軌道 1420‧‧‧Scanning line, track

2000‧‧‧鼻套管配置、鼻套管 2000‧‧‧Nasal cannula configuration, nasal cannula

2001‧‧‧鼻叉頭 2001‧‧‧nose head

2002‧‧‧出氣口 2002‧‧‧ gas outlet

2003‧‧‧進氣口 2003‧‧‧air inlet

2004‧‧‧背襯 2004‧‧‧Backing

2005‧‧‧唇部 2005‧‧‧Lip

2006‧‧‧後表面 2006‧‧‧Back surface

2007‧‧‧使用者介面貼片 2007‧‧‧User interface patch

2008‧‧‧皮膚貼片 2008‧‧‧Skin patch

2009‧‧‧鉤 2009‧‧‧ hook

2010‧‧‧環 2010‧‧‧ Ring

3304‧‧‧第一端 3304‧‧‧ first end

3305‧‧‧第二端 3305‧‧‧ second end

3306、3310、3312、3329、3330、3332、3333、3335、3346、3350、3351‧‧‧開縫 3306, 3310, 3312, 3329, 3330, 3332, 3333, 3335, 3346, 3350, 3351‧‧‧ slit

3307、3344‧‧‧回彎部 3307, 3344‧‧‧Return

3308、3343‧‧‧筆直部 3308, 3343‧‧‧ Straight

3309、3311、3313、3318、3325、3331、3336、3337、3347、3348、3349、3353-3356、3359‧‧‧基體部 3309, 3311, 3313, 3318, 3325, 3331, 3336, 3337, 3347, 3348, 3349, 3353-3356, 3359‧‧

3319、3320、3327、3337、3342、3350、3351、3357、3358、3360-3364‧‧‧開槽 3319, 3320, 3327, 3337, 3342, 3350, 3351, 3357, 3358, 3360-3364‧‧‧ slotting

3321、3322、3326‧‧‧島 3321, 3322, 3326‧‧‧ Island

3323、3324、3328‧‧‧橋 3323, 3324, 3328‧‧ ‧ bridge

3335‧‧‧十字開縫 3335‧‧‧cross slit

3338、3339、3345‧‧‧指 3338, 3339, 3345‧‧

3340‧‧‧腳 3340‧‧‧ feet

3344‧‧‧回彎端 3344‧‧‧Back end

3346‧‧‧螺旋開縫 3346‧‧‧Spiral slitting

3350‧‧‧彎曲開縫 3350‧‧‧Broken seam

3352‧‧‧中心 3352‧‧‧ Center

3361-3364‧‧‧彎曲開槽 3361-3364‧‧‧Bending slotting

3550‧‧‧皮膚貼片 3550‧‧‧Skin patch

3600‧‧‧延伸部 3600‧‧‧Extension

3602‧‧‧橢圓形或卵形本體 3602‧‧‧Oval or oval body

3603‧‧‧基體 3603‧‧‧ base

3615‧‧‧較寬區段 3615‧‧‧wide section

W‧‧‧熔接線、熔接區 W‧‧‧welding wire, welding zone

本文揭示之此等及其它特徵、面向及優點現在將參考較佳實施例之圖式說明，該等實施例意圖舉例說明但非限制本文揭示，及附圖中：第1圖為波紋醫用管之側視圖，該管之一端係以剖面圖顯示來闡釋套住內部型件之一管狀本體之配置。 These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are illustrated by way of illustration and not limitation. In a side view, one end of the tube is shown in cross-section to illustrate the configuration of one of the tubular bodies that enclose the inner profile.

第2圖為醫用管之側視圖，管狀本體切除以剖面圖顯示來闡釋連續螺旋形內部型件。 Figure 2 is a side view of the medical tube with the tubular body removed in a cross-sectional view to illustrate the continuous spiral inner profile.

第3A圖為醫用管之側視圖，管狀本體切除以剖面圖顯示來闡釋表示離散內部型件之多個獨立環。 Figure 3A is a side view of the medical tube with the tubular body removed in a cross-sectional view to illustrate the plurality of individual rings representing the discrete internal profiles.

第3B圖為醫用管之側視圖，管狀本體切除以剖面圖顯示來闡釋套住內部型件之一夾層壁結構。 Figure 3B is a side view of the medical tube with the tubular body removed in a cross-sectional view to illustrate the sandwich wall structure of one of the inner profiles.

第3C圖為又一實施例之側視圖，於該處內部型件係嵌置於該壁內。 Figure 3C is a side elevational view of yet another embodiment where the inner profile is embedded within the wall.

第3D圖為又一實施例之側視圖，於該處管狀本體係加熱收縮套住內部型件上。 Figure 3D is a side elevational view of yet another embodiment where the tubular system heats and shrinks over the inner profile.

第3E圖為又另一實施例之側視圖，於該處內部型件係操作來保有該管狀本體於期望的形式。 Figure 3E is a side elevational view of yet another embodiment where the inner profile is operated to retain the tubular body in a desired form.

第4圖為用以形成醫用管之設備之示意代表圖，該設備包括一料斗、一進給螺桿、及一模頭。 Figure 4 is a schematic representation of an apparatus for forming a medical tube comprising a hopper, a feed screw, and a die.

第5圖為用以形成一加強醫用管之模頭之示意代表圖。 Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a die for forming a reinforced medical tube.

第6圖為結合各自耦接至一鼻叉頭的一對加強醫用管之鼻介面之透視圖。 Figure 6 is a perspective view of a nasal interface incorporating a pair of reinforced medical tubes each coupled to a nasal prong.

第7圖為第6圖之鼻介面結合一背部組件來將該介面穩定定位且接納一頭盔附件之透視圖。 Figure 7 is a perspective view of the nose interface of Figure 6 in combination with a back assembly to stably position the interface and receive a helmet attachment.

第8圖為第7圖之鼻介面之前視圖。 Figure 8 is a front view of the nasal interface of Figure 7.

第9圖為第7圖之鼻介面之頂視圖。 Figure 9 is a top view of the nasal interface of Figure 7.

第10圖為第7圖之鼻介面之側視圖。 Figure 10 is a side view of the nasal interface of Figure 7.

第11圖為以剖面圖顯示第7圖之鼻介面之前視圖。 Figure 11 is a front view showing the nasal interface of Figure 7 in a sectional view.

第12圖為第7圖之鼻介面定位在嬰兒頭部之透視圖。 Figure 12 is a perspective view of the nasal interface of Figure 7 positioned on the baby's head.

第13圖為結合各自耦接至一鼻叉頭的一對加強醫用管之鼻介面之透視圖，其中個別鼻叉頭係固定至包括多個肋及一對頭盔附件之一線束。 Figure 13 is a perspective view of a nasal interface incorporating a pair of reinforced medical tubes each coupled to a nasal prong, wherein the individual nasal prongs are secured to a harness comprising a plurality of ribs and a pair of helmet attachments.

第14圖為結合各自耦接至一鼻叉頭的一對加強醫用管之鼻介面之透視圖，個別鼻叉頭係固定至包括多個肋之一線束。 Figure 14 is a perspective view of a nasal interface incorporating a pair of reinforced medical tubes each coupled to a nasal prong, the individual nasal prongs being secured to a bundle comprising a plurality of ribs.

第15圖顯示定位在使用者臉部之一操作位置的鼻套管，該套管係依據第七面向之一實施例定位。 Figure 15 shows a nasal cannula positioned in an operational position of the user's face, the cannula being positioned in accordance with one embodiment of the seventh aspect.

第16圖為第15圖之鼻套管配置之側視圖。 Figure 16 is a side elevational view of the nasal cannula configuration of Figure 15.

第17圖顯示依據第七面向之一實施例及其組成總成組件。 Figure 17 shows an embodiment according to the seventh aspect and its component assembly.

第18圖顯示定位在使用者臉部之一操作位置的鼻套管，該套管係依據第六面向之一實施例定位。 Figure 18 shows a nasal cannula positioned in an operational position of the user's face, the cannula being positioned in accordance with one embodiment of the sixth aspect.

第19圖為第18圖之鼻套管配置之側視圖。 Figure 19 is a side elevational view of the nasal cannula configuration of Figure 18.

第20圖顯示依據第六面向之一實施例及其組成總成組件之分解透視圖。 Figure 20 shows an exploded perspective view of one embodiment in accordance with the sixth aspect and its component assembly.

第21圖顯示依據第六面向之一實施例由右至左(圖中未顯示使用者)之相對各層。 Figure 21 shows the opposite layers from right to left (the user is not shown) in accordance with one embodiment of the sixth aspect.

第22圖顯示依據第六面向之固定貼片之一個實施例。 Figure 22 shows an embodiment of a fixed patch according to the sixth aspect.

第23圖顯示依據第六面向之固定貼片之另一個或替代實施例。 Figure 23 shows another or alternative embodiment of a fixed patch in accordance with the sixth aspect.

第24A圖為已剖開的醫用管之特寫透視圖，波紋管狀本體經切除來露出經塗覆之螺旋內部型件。 Figure 24A is a close-up perspective view of the medical tube that has been severed, with the bellows body being resected to expose the coated helical internal profile.

第24B圖為已剖開的醫用管之特寫透視圖，光滑管狀本體經切除來露出經塗覆之螺旋內部型件。 Figure 24B is a close-up perspective view of the medical tube that has been severed, with the smooth tubular body being cut away to expose the coated helical internal profile.

第25A圖為一對鼻叉頭之示意前視圖，例示說明該叉頭及內部管腔之形狀。 Figure 25A is a schematic front view of a pair of nasal prongs illustrating the shape of the prong and internal lumen.

第25B圖為一對鼻叉頭之示意側視圖，例示說明該叉頭及內部管腔之形狀。 Figure 25B is a schematic side view of a pair of nasal prongs illustrating the shape of the prong and internal lumen.

第25C圖為一對反向鼻叉頭之示意前視圖，例示說明該叉頭及內部管腔之形狀。 Figure 25C is a schematic front elevational view of a pair of inverted nasal prongs illustrating the shape of the prongs and internal lumens.

第25D圖為一對反向鼻叉頭之示意透視圖，例示說明該叉頭及內部管腔之形狀。 Figure 25D is a schematic perspective view of a pair of inverted nasal prongs illustrating the shape of the prongs and internal lumens.

第26A圖為具有彎曲背襯組件之鼻介面之透視圖。 Figure 26A is a perspective view of a nasal interface with a curved backing assembly.

第26B圖為具有彎曲背襯組件之鼻介面之前視圖。 Figure 26B is a front elevational view of the nasal interface with a curved backing assembly.

第26C圖為具有彎曲背襯組件之鼻介面之頂視圖。 Figure 26C is a top view of the nasal interface with a curved backing assembly.

第26D圖為具有彎曲背襯組件之鼻介面之後視圖。 Figure 26D is a rear view of the nasal interface with a curved backing assembly.

第27A圖為第17D圖例示說明之鼻叉頭之特寫圖。 Figure 27A is a close-up view of the nasal prong illustrated in Figure 17D.

第27B圖為第17C圖例示說明之鼻叉頭之特寫圖。 Figure 27B is a close-up view of the nasal prong illustrated in Figure 17C.

第28及29圖顯示具有包含一唇部之一背襯組件之使用中的鼻套管配置。 Figures 28 and 29 show a nasal cannula configuration in use having a backing assembly comprising a lip.

第30圖為具有包含一唇部之一背襯組件的鼻套管配置之前透視圖。 Figure 30 is a front perspective view of a nasal cannula configuration having a backing assembly including a lip.

第31圖為具有包含一唇部之一背襯組件的鼻套管配置之後透視圖。 Figure 31 is a perspective view of a nasal cannula configuration having a backing assembly comprising a lip.

第32圖為具有包含一唇部之一背襯組件及一使用者介面貼片在該背襯組件背面上的鼻套管配置之頂視後透視圖。 Figure 32 is a top rear perspective view of a nasal cannula configuration having a backing assembly comprising a lip and a user interface patch on the back of the backing assembly.

第33圖為當使用者介面貼片係連結皮膚貼片時，通過第32圖之鼻套管配置之剖面圖。 Figure 33 is a cross-sectional view through the nasal cannula configuration of Figure 32 when the user interface patch is attached to the skin patch.

第34圖為第30至33圖之鼻套管配置之側視後透視圖。 Figure 34 is a side elevational rear perspective view of the nasal cannula configuration of Figures 30-33.

第35圖為第28至34圖之另一鼻套管配置之後視圖，例示說明一串列分段唇部。 Figure 35 is a rear view of another nasal cannula configuration of Figures 28 through 34 illustrating a series of segmented lips.

第36A圖例示說明依據若干實施例之皮膚貼片的輪廓外形圖。 Figure 36A illustrates a contoured outline of a skin patch in accordance with several embodiments.

第36B至36R圖例示說明用以固定至第36A圖之該皮膚貼片之一固定件基體部之各個實施例。 Figures 36B to 36R illustrate various embodiments of a fastener base portion for securing to one of the skin patches of Figure 36A.

較佳實施例之詳細說明 Detailed description of the preferred embodiment

醫用管(亦即呼吸管)有多項限制。其中部分限制可能來自於效能原故，諸如重量、可撓性及流動特性。其它限制可能為法規當局所操控，在管子用在醫療用途前須先符合規定。操控的限制可包括評比管子的結構完整性及管子組件之生物可相容性或無菌性(為了衛生目的)。其中一項限制為彎曲所誘生的流動阻力，可依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)提出的相關測試界定。 Medical tubes (also known as breathing tubes) have a number of limitations. Some of these limitations may come from performance reasons such as weight, flexibility, and flow characteristics. Other restrictions may be imposed by regulatory authorities and must be used before the tube is used for medical purposes. First meet the requirements. Limitations of handling may include assessing the structural integrity of the tube and the biocompatibility or sterility of the tube assembly (for hygienic purposes). One of the limitations is the flow resistance induced by bending, which can be defined in accordance with the relevant tests proposed in ISO 5367:2000 (E) (Fourth Edition, June 1, 2000).

材料之生物可相容性為有用，例如材料可與呼吸氣體或其它流體交互作用或接觸，及其不會滲濾出或產生可能被使用者或病人消費或攝食的材料至呼吸氣體或其它流體。無菌性也可用來協助毫無或極少(若有)轉移或疾病給使用者或病人。 The biocompatibility of the material is useful, for example, the material can interact or come into contact with breathing gases or other fluids, and it does not bleed out or produce materials that may be consumed or ingested by the user or patient to the breathing gas or other fluid. . Sterility can also be used to assist with no or very little (if any) transfer or disease to a user or patient.

因此在醫用管的設計與測試期間須考慮多項標準，反映在醫療領域可用的多種管子。不同醫療程序及應用之特殊要求及細目也促成有多種醫用管可資使用。不同醫療應用之特質表示特別適合用於特定程序之管可能無法滿足不同的醫療應用標準。 Therefore, a number of criteria must be considered during the design and testing of medical tubing to reflect the variety of tubing available in the medical field. The special requirements and details of different medical procedures and applications have also led to the availability of a variety of medical tubes. The characteristics of different medical applications indicate that tubes that are particularly suitable for a particular procedure may not meet different medical application standards.

醫用管之限於特定應用的組態使得相聯結的設計過程複雜化且受限制。此外，有關組件使用上的嚴格法規規定也經常限制醫事從業人員須嚴格地遵守組件指南及指示。 The configuration of medical tubes that are limited to a particular application complicates and limits the phased design process. In addition, strict regulations regarding the use of components often limit medical practitioners' strict adherence to component guidelines and instructions.

管子 tube

醫用管100概略地例示說明於第1圖。於第一實施例中，醫用管100為有波紋。但管子也可生產或製造成有光滑外表面(例如第24圖)，或大致上光滑內表面(例如第3B、3C圖)。於一個具體實施例中，管100包含一管狀本體102。管狀本體102界定延伸在該本體102之開放終端間之一管腔107。一內部型件110係包圍在該管腔107內部。該內部型件為該管狀本體的支持體。該內部型件之最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之縱向的多個交錯波峰及波谷。 The medical tube 100 is schematically illustrated in Fig. 1 . In the first embodiment, the medical tube 100 is corrugated. However, the tube can also be produced or fabricated to have a smooth outer surface (e.g., Figure 24), or a substantially smooth inner surface (e.g., Figures 3B, 3C). In one embodiment, the tube 100 includes a tubular body 102. The tubular body 102 defines a lumen 107 that extends between the open ends of the body 102. An inner profile 110 is enclosed within the lumen 107. The inner profile is a support for the tubular body. The outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of staggered peaks and troughs along the longitudinal direction of the tubular body.

圖示管100具有波紋輪廓外形，包含多個波峰104及波谷105。波峰104及波谷105環繞管100之周面且沿管狀本體102(或其壁面)(亦即於大致上平行於管100縱軸101之方向)交錯地延伸。 The illustrated tube 100 has a corrugated profile shape that includes a plurality of peaks 104 and troughs 105. The crests 104 and troughs 105 extend around the circumference of the tube 100 and alternately along the tubular body 102 (or its wall), that is, in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 101 of the tube 100.

管狀本體102界定延伸在管100的兩終端間之管腔107。針對醫療用途，氣體的通過管100係被限制在管腔107，管狀本體102界定通道的外部邊界。管100較佳地有一開口相鄰於終端。理想上，開口係設置為大致上與管腔同軸(亦即對準於該具體實施例中之縱軸101)來減低管100內部的流干擾。 The tubular body 102 defines a lumen 107 that extends between the two ends of the tube 100. For medical use, the passage 100 of gas is confined to the lumen 107, which defines the outer boundary of the passage. Tube 100 preferably has an opening adjacent to the terminal. Ideally, the opening is configured to be substantially coaxial with the lumen (i.e., aligned with the longitudinal axis 101 in this particular embodiment) to reduce flow interference within the tube 100.

例示說明之管100也包含管狀本體102係設置套住、包圍或環繞的內部型件110。管狀本體102包圍在該管100之管腔內部的內部型件110。內部型件110提供界定大致形狀的骨架且促成管100的結構特性。較佳地，管狀本體102之內面或內表面係固定至內部型件110。藉將管狀本體102收縮嵌套住內部型件110(例如第3D圖)，以熔融態、半熔融態或甚至未硬化態將管狀本體102施加套住內部型件，使得管狀本體102的內表面熔合且連結(或黏結)至內部型件110(例如第3C圖)，或甚至提供具有至少一內壁層及一外壁層的一管狀本體而有該內部型件夾置於兩層間(例如第3B 圖)，管狀本體102與內部型件110可固定在一起。 The illustrated tube 100 also includes an inner profile 110 in which the tubular body 102 is nested, surrounded or surrounded. The tubular body 102 encloses an internal profile 110 inside the lumen of the tube 100. The inner profile 110 provides a skeleton that defines a general shape and contributes to the structural characteristics of the tube 100. Preferably, the inner or inner surface of the tubular body 102 is secured to the inner profile 110. By shrinking the tubular body 102 into the inner profile 110 (e.g., Figure 3D), the tubular body 102 is applied to the inner profile in a molten, semi-molten or even unhardened state such that the inner surface of the tubular body 102 Fused and joined (or bonded) to the inner profile 110 (eg, Figure 3C), or even a tubular body having at least one inner wall layer and one outer wall layer with the inner profile sandwiched between the two layers (eg, 3B Figure), the tubular body 102 and the inner profile 110 can be secured together.

內部型件110較佳界定骨架基礎結構，設置環繞該管100之縱軸101及支持該管狀本體102。管狀本體102係設置套住該內部型件110，及管狀本體102的波紋反映出由內部型件110所提供的加強骨架的結構。管波紋之波峰104係相對應於支持管狀本體102的加強肋(亦即內部型件110的形狀)。管波紋之波谷105較佳為管狀本體102的未經支持的區段，該區段係懸吊在相鄰加強肋間。 The inner profile 110 preferably defines a skeletal base structure that is disposed about the longitudinal axis 101 of the tube 100 and supports the tubular body 102. The tubular body 102 is configured to nest around the inner profile 110, and the corrugations of the tubular body 102 reflect the structure of the reinforcing skeleton provided by the inner profile 110. The tube ripple peaks 104 correspond to the reinforcing ribs that support the tubular body 102 (i.e., the shape of the inner profile 110). The tube corrugated troughs 105 are preferably unsupported sections of the tubular body 102 that are suspended between adjacent reinforcing ribs.

內部型件110諸如第1、2、3-3D、24A、24B圖例示說明者包含具有類似螺旋彈簧結構之連續螺旋骨架。該骨架產生管狀本體102的螺旋波紋，在第1圖之左部為可見。於該具體實施例中，內部型件110係連續地固定至管狀本體102在波紋的波峰104。管狀本體102隨形於內部型件110之輪廓外形，包裹套住各個加強肋。於該具體實施例中，各個加強肋與管狀本體102間之接觸介面可超過該肋之周面之半。 The inner profile 110, such as the first, second, third, third, and second embodiments, includes a continuous spiral skeleton having a coil spring-like structure. The skeleton produces a spiral corrugation of the tubular body 102, visible in the left portion of Figure 1. In this particular embodiment, the inner profile 110 is continuously secured to the crests 104 of the tubular body 102. The tubular body 102 is wrapped around each of the reinforcing ribs in accordance with the contour of the inner profile 110. In this embodiment, the contact interface between each of the reinforcing ribs and the tubular body 102 may exceed half of the circumferential surface of the rib.

第3圖例示說明醫用管200之另一實施例。於本實施例中，內部型件210包含沿管200縱軸201之多個環。各個環210提供位置與管狀本體202之波峰204重合的周邊加強肋。個別環組成該例示說明之內部型件210的加強骨架。據此，管200具有周邊波紋，具有分開的波峰204及波谷205環繞縱軸201沿管200延伸。當管扭曲時(亦即當施加扭力時)，相鄰環可鏈結來對抗管腔的縮窄。該等環可由墊圈或具有孔口的圓盤形成來允許流過其間。較佳該等環為複曲面或環形。 FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a medical tube 200. In the present embodiment, the inner profile 210 includes a plurality of loops along the longitudinal axis 201 of the tube 200. Each ring 210 provides a peripheral reinforcing rib that is positioned to coincide with the peak 204 of the tubular body 202. The individual rings constitute the reinforcing skeleton of the illustrated inner profile 210. Accordingly, tube 200 has peripheral corrugations with separate crests 204 and troughs 205 extending along tube 200 about longitudinal axis 201. When the tube is twisted (ie, when torque is applied), adjacent loops can be linked to resist narrowing of the lumen. The rings may be formed by a gasket or a disk having an orifice to allow flow therethrough. Preferably the rings are toric or Ring.

管1100之另一個實施例係例示說明於第24B圖。管1100具有與第1圖顯示之波紋管100相似的結構，包含管狀本體1102及內部型件1110。但第24B圖例示說明之管1100之管狀本體1102界定光滑的或無波紋的或未起皺的外壁。 Another embodiment of tube 1100 is illustrated in Figure 24B. The tube 1100 has a similar structure to the bellows 100 shown in FIG. 1 and includes a tubular body 1102 and an internal profile 1110. However, the tubular body 1102 of the tube 1100 illustrated in Figure 24B defines a smooth or non-corrugated or uncreped outer wall.

內部型件可具有外塗覆層，如第24A及24B圖之剖面管例示說明。第24A及24B圖例示說明之塗覆層厚約35微米及管壁厚約150微米。塗覆層1111完全地包封內部型件1110。於另一形式中，也可優異地部分塗覆該內部型件，諸如套住內部型件1110縱向的塗覆層分開區段。 The inner profile may have an outer coating, as exemplified by the profile tube of Figures 24A and 24B. The coating layers illustrated in Figures 24A and 24B are about 35 microns thick and have a wall thickness of about 150 microns. The coating layer 1111 completely encloses the inner profile 1110. In another form, the inner profile may also be excellently partially coated, such as a separate portion of the coating layer that covers the longitudinal direction of the inner profile 1110.

內部型件1110可經塗覆來提高以管狀本體1102形成的黏結強度，改良管內部的生物可相容性或無菌性，及/或隔開該內部型件與管之內容物(諸如防止內部型件的腐蝕)。較佳塗覆層係夠薄使得其不會對內部型件之機械性質造成負面影響，諸如彈性或可撓性減低。 The inner profile 1110 can be coated to increase the bond strength formed by the tubular body 1102, improve biocompatibility or sterility inside the tube, and/or separate the contents of the inner profile from the tube (such as preventing internals) Corrosion of the profile). The preferred coating layer is thin enough that it does not adversely affect the mechanical properties of the inner profile, such as elasticity or flexibility.

第3B圖之管通常屬夾心組成，管係由薄壁聚合物管***內部型件的中心諸如螺旋彈簧製成。然後此總成通過十字管擠製模具，其擠製熔融物及同理擠製薄壁聚合物管套住該總成外部。利用被擠製熔融物之垂伸，及/或真空施加在兩層間的壓差，或施加於內管內側或外管外側或二者的組合之正壓，熔融外管接觸內管。熔融外管之接觸內管造成二者間之連結，一旦冷卻留下由管狀本體之內壁及外壁所組成的管。內部型件(例如螺旋彈簧線加強)仍維持夾置於二壁層間。 The tube of Fig. 3B is usually composed of a sandwich, and the tube is made of a thin-walled polymer tube inserted into the center of the inner part such as a coil spring. The assembly is then extruded through a cross tube which extrudes the melt and a similarly extruded thin walled polymeric tube over the exterior of the assembly. The molten outer tube contacts the inner tube by the pressure drop of the extruded melt, and/or the pressure difference applied between the two layers, or the positive pressure applied to the inner side of the inner tube or the outer side of the outer tube or a combination of the two. The molten inner tube contacts the inner tube to cause a connection therebetween, and once cooled leaves a tube composed of the inner and outer walls of the tubular body. Internal parts (such as coil spring wire reinforcement) remain Sandwiched between the two wall layers.

此種管可成形為具有相當光滑鏜孔來提供低的流動阻力，而該管之外壁層係經起皺來輔助管狀本體的可撓性。內部型件係藉夾置效應而機械鎖定定位。因此可不需要預先經塗覆的內部型件來達成此種黏合至管壁，但存在有該選項。此管可以是由相似材料黏合的兩薄層，內部型件(例如彈簧)鎖定定位遠離氣體路徑。如此提供極為可撓性但又強勁的耐軋及耐扭結管。機械鎖定彈簧定位，輔助在軸向應力下維持管結構的完好，而彈簧不在氣體路徑上減低了內部型件組件的生物可相容性或無菌性的要求。 Such a tube can be shaped to have a relatively smooth bore to provide low flow resistance while the outer wall of the tube is crimped to aid in the flexibility of the tubular body. The internal part is mechanically locked by the clamping effect. This may therefore not require a pre-coated inner profile to achieve such bonding to the tube wall, but this option exists. The tube may be two thin layers of similar material bonded together, the inner profile (eg, a spring) being locked away from the gas path. This provides extremely flexible but strong resistance to rolling and torsion resistant tubes. The mechanical locking spring is positioned to assist in maintaining the integrity of the tube structure under axial stress, while the spring does not reduce the biocompatibility or sterility of the internal part assembly in the gas path.

第3C圖之管大致上屬於嵌置結構。本實施例之管之製造方式，係內部型件(諸如螺旋彈簧)通過十字擠製模具，擠製聚合物管(管狀本體)套住內部型件(諸如彈簧)外部。使用拖曳速度來達成垂伸，組合內部真空或外部正壓(或二者)，聚合物被抽吸在內部型件(諸如彈簧)的線圈間直到內部型件被包圍且被機械鎖定定位為止。成形的管狀本體通常為波紋形(可撓性)且不需要預先經塗覆的內部型件來達成黏合，但存在有該選項。管狀本體具有夠高溫度，一旦套住內部型件，則管狀本體自我接觸且從擠製熱而自行熔接。就此點而言，熔接線或熔接區係如第3C圖顯示為W。 The tube of Figure 3C is generally of the embedded structure. The tube of this embodiment is manufactured in such a manner that an internal profile (such as a coil spring) is extruded through a cross and the extruded polymer tube (tubular body) is placed over the exterior of an internal profile such as a spring. The drag speed is used to achieve the drawdown, combining the internal vacuum or the external positive pressure (or both), and the polymer is drawn between the coils of the inner profile (such as a spring) until the inner profile is surrounded and mechanically locked. The shaped tubular body is generally corrugated (flexible) and does not require a pre-coated inner profile to achieve bonding, but this option exists. The tubular body has a high enough temperature that once the inner profile is sheathed, the tubular body self-contacts and self-welds from the heat of extrusion. In this regard, the weld line or weld zone is shown as W in Figure 3C.

第3D圖之管通常具有熱收縮結構。經將內部型件(例如螺旋彈簧)置於管狀本體縱向內部，其壁薄且藉可熱收縮管或能量成形而製成管。然後施加熱(或適合造成材料收縮的能量)，造成管狀本體收縮及緊密附著至內部型件(例如彈簧)，及在由內部型件所支持的隨後壁區段間沿壁面的開放空間，收縮造成波紋的形成。如此留下有內部型件(例如金屬線)加強的波紋管。波紋導致良好可撓性。若管狀本體的內表面或內面係預先塗覆以適當黏著劑，則內部型件與管壁將更進一步彼此附接或連結。 The tube of Figure 3D typically has a heat shrink structure. An inner profile (e.g., a coil spring) is placed in the longitudinal interior of the tubular body, the wall of which is thin and formed into a tube by heat shrinkable tubing or energy shaping. Then apply heat (or suit the material) The contracted energy) causes the tubular body to contract and adhere tightly to the inner profile (e.g., the spring), and the open space along the wall between the subsequent wall sections supported by the inner profile causes the formation of corrugations. This leaves a bellows reinforced with internal profiles (eg metal wires). The corrugations result in good flexibility. If the inner or inner surface of the tubular body is pre-coated with a suitable adhesive, the inner and the wall will be further attached or joined to each other.

第3E圖之管屬於又另一種形式。管狀本體可經成形(例如藉擠製成形)及然後拉挽或拖曳通過內部型件110或其內部。因此內部型件110可實質上環繞管狀本體(亦即內部型件變成在管狀本體外部的型件)。例如參考第3E圖。內部型件110發揮效能來支持或維持管狀本體102於期望形式、形狀或組態。如同此處所述若干其它實施例，內部型件110發揮效能來界定一串列交錯的波峰及波谷，該內部型件之周面界定波谷105。被支持區段(藉內部型件110)間之波峰104該區並非藉內部型件110直接支持。此種結構及組態之優點為更進一步減低為了生物可相容性或無菌性(例如衛生)理由內部型件110經預先塗覆的需要，但內部型件110可經預先塗覆來減低腐蝕或其它來自環境的效應。 The tube of Figure 3E belongs to yet another form. The tubular body can be shaped (e.g., borrowed) and then pulled or dragged through the inner profile 110 or its interior. Thus the inner profile 110 can substantially encircle the tubular body (ie, the inner profile becomes a profile external to the tubular body). See, for example, Figure 3E. The inner profile 110 functions to support or maintain the tubular body 102 in a desired form, shape or configuration. As with the other embodiments described herein, the inner profile 110 functions to define a series of interlaced peaks and troughs, the inner perimeter of which defines a valley 105. The peak 104 between the supported segments (by the internal profile 110) is not directly supported by the internal profile 110. The advantage of such a configuration and configuration is to further reduce the need for pre-coating of the inner profile 110 for biocompatibility or sterility (e.g., hygiene), but the inner profile 110 can be pre-coated to reduce corrosion. Or other effects from the environment.

以適當材料塗覆內部型件之若干優點包括： Some of the advantages of coating internal profiles with suitable materials include:

-藉更牢靠地固定內部型件至管狀本體而改良管之總強度及耐用性。 - Improve the overall strength and durability of the tube by more securely securing the internal profile to the tubular body.

-加強管狀本體來改良因暴露於化學品所造成的熔脹及降解抗性。 - Strengthen the tubular body to improve the resistance to swelling and degradation caused by exposure to chemicals.

-藉增加可用於內部型件的可容許材料範圍來改良生物可相容性或無菌性，原因在於塗覆層提供環繞內部型件本身的生物可相容性(或無菌性)障壁或材料層(也許可該內部型件被著色來改良美感及/或產品辨識性)。 - Improve life by increasing the range of allowable materials available for internal profiles Compatibility or sterility, as the coating provides a biocompatible (or sterility) barrier or layer of material surrounding the inner form itself (perhaps the inner form may be colored to improve aesthetics and/or Product identification).

-保護內部型件不接觸管內容物(來減少內部型件的腐蝕或其它降解)。 - Protect the internal part from contact with the contents of the tube (to reduce corrosion or other degradation of the internal part).

以適當材料塗覆內部型件在連結被施加應力時可緩和內部型件與管狀本體分離的傾向，例如發生在有些材料因暴露於某些化學品(諸如油類、醇類及/或清潔劑)而熔脹時，或可透氣材料當暴露於水蒸氣或水性溶液時。 Coating the inner profile with a suitable material may alleviate the tendency of the inner profile to separate from the tubular body when the bond is stressed, such as occurs when some materials are exposed to certain chemicals (such as oils, alcohols, and/or cleaners). ) when inflated, or when the gas permeable material is exposed to water vapor or an aqueous solution.

於各個實施例(例如第1、2、3、24A及24圖)中，內部型件支持管狀本體，對抗管腔的縮窄及收縮。管狀本體可有利地由下列材料製成或組成或包含適當聚合物，諸如熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、液體矽橡膠(LSR)、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺。聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體、或透氣性聚醯胺。運用可透氣材料來製成管狀本體也可用來提供此種醫用管或回路的透氣性之額外優點。特別適合的聚合物材料為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60,或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A者。此種材料也可用來組成鼻套管配置，容後詳述。 In various embodiments (e.g., Figures 1, 2, 3, 24A, and 24), the inner profile supports the tubular body against the narrowing and contraction of the lumen. The tubular body may advantageously be made or composed of or comprise a suitable polymer, such as a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a liquid enamel rubber (LSR), a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable property. Polyamide. The polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic poly. A urethane elastomer, or a gas permeable polyamine. The use of a gas permeable material to form a tubular body can also be used to provide the additional advantage of the breathability of such medical tubing or circuits. Particularly suitable polymeric materials are from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or Approximately 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 s. This material can also be used to form a nasal cannula configuration, as detailed later.

管狀本體可由下列材料製成或組成或包含多種熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、熱塑性聚酯彈性體或液體矽橡膠(LSR)，包括透氣等級。優異地選用的材料等級具有有利的機械性質(例如耐用性、耐撕性及高彈性)及選擇性地，提供良好透明度來檢測管內部的水蓄積。 The tubular body may be made of or comprise or comprise a plurality of thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic polyester elastomers or liquid crepe rubber (LSR), including breathable grades. The material grades that are excellently selected have advantageous mechanical properties (such as durability, tear resistance and high elasticity) and, selectively, provide good transparency to detect water accumulation inside the tube.

塗覆層可由管狀本體可相同材料或相異材料製成。優異地，塗覆層1111與管狀本體1102為化學可相容性，使得塗覆層1111與管狀本體1102可熔接在一起而形成內部型件1110鏈結至管狀本體1102的接合。內部型件可從與管狀本體1102材料為化學可相容性的適當其它材料聚合物製成。於一個形式中，塗覆層1111可以是不透氣材料(即便管狀本體1102為可透氣)，使得內部型件1110在管腔內與任何水氣隔離。優異地，管狀本體及塗覆層二者可由下列材料製成或組成或包含耐用熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯類(TPU)。當管狀本體係由下列材料製成或組成或包含熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯時，塗覆層另可由下列材料製成或組成或包含多種聚合物。優異地，選用於塗覆層的聚合物等級為強韌且具有良好耐磨性來許可內部型件在塗覆後***弄(諸如捲成螺旋狀)。 The coating layer may be made of the same material or a different material from the tubular body. Excellently, the coating layer 1111 is chemically compatible with the tubular body 1102 such that the coating layer 1111 and the tubular body 1102 can be welded together to form a joint of the inner profile 1110 to the tubular body 1102. The inner profile can be made from a suitable other material polymer that is chemically compatible with the material of the tubular body 1102. In one form, the coating layer 1111 can be a gas impermeable material (even if the tubular body 1102 is breathable) such that the inner profile 1110 is isolated from any moisture within the lumen. Excellently, both the tubular body and the coating layer can be made of or consist of or comprise a durable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). When the tubular system is made or composed of or comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane, the coating layer may be made of or consist of or comprise a plurality of polymers. Excellently, the polymer grade selected for the coating layer is tough and has good abrasion resistance to permit the inner profile to be manipulated after coating (such as being wound into a spiral).

又，管狀本體可經擠塑或以其它方式成形，使得壁面具有最小厚度來減輕管重量，更進一步改良管之可撓性。內部型件110可從彈性材料諸如適當金屬或聚合物製成來因應更進一步彎折。 Again, the tubular body can be extruded or otherwise shaped such that the wall has a minimum thickness to reduce tube weight and further improve tube flexibility. The inner profile 110 can be made from an elastic material such as a suitable metal or polymer to accommodate further bending.

優異地，管狀本體的最小壁厚度協助改良管之可撓性。又，此種優點係來自由透氣性材料製成的管，此種醫用管的透氣性藉減低的或最小壁厚度而提升。此種減低的或最小壁厚度與透氣性材料使用的組合當用作為醫療呼吸回路或系統之一部分時特別優異。 Excellently, the minimum wall thickness of the tubular body assists in improving the tube flexibility. Again, this advantage comes from a tube made of a gas permeable material whose breathability is enhanced by a reduced or minimum wall thickness. This combination of reduced or minimum wall thickness and use of a breathable material is particularly advantageous when used as part of a medical breathing circuit or system.

管之結構藉累積懸吊在內部型件110的加強肋間的波谷之管狀本體附加輔助長度而提升可延伸性。 The structure of the tube enhances the extensibility by accumulating the tubular body of the trough between the reinforcing ribs of the inner profile 110 to add an auxiliary length.

如替代實施例第3E圖所示，藉懸吊在內部型件110所形成的波谷間的波峰之管狀本體附加輔助長度而提供作用在管狀本體的可延伸性。 As shown in the alternative embodiment 3E, the tubular body of the crest between the troughs formed by the inner profile 110 is attached with an auxiliary length to provide extensibility for the tubular body.

壁的附加輔助長度使得內部型件之間距起伏，使得管可於縱向伸縮而管腔未顯著縮窄。在管壁本身以極小拉張或壓縮變形或應力卷曲或伸直附加輔助長度許可管於縱向伸縮。 The additional auxiliary length of the wall is such that the inner profiles are undulating so that the tube can expand and contract longitudinally without the lumen being significantly narrowed. The tube is stretched longitudinally by attaching an auxiliary length to the tube wall itself with minimal tensile or compressive deformation or stress curling or straightening.

藉許可相鄰加強肋間之間距環繞管周邊改變來因應彎曲也可改良管之可撓性。管周邊改變肋間距，許可內部型件同時地在管的相對兩側伸縮來因應管腔的彎曲，無需掏捏或扭結該管而仍然滿足ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)界定的可撓性要求。 It is also possible to improve the flexibility of the tube by permitting the change between the adjacent reinforcing ribs to change around the circumference of the tube. The rib spacing is changed around the tube, allowing the internal profile to telescope on the opposite sides of the tube simultaneously to accommodate the bending of the lumen, without the need to knead or kink the tube and still meet ISO 5367:2000(E) (Fourth Edition, 2000) June 1) defines the flexibility requirements.

此外，內部型件可以是導電性。導電內部型件可協助用於此種管之操作或使用上的多項選擇性額外特徵。舉例言之，內部型件可以是(或可包含)電熱器。舉例言之，內部型件可包含一或多個組件。 Furthermore, the internal profile can be electrically conductive. The electrically conductive internal profile can assist with a number of optional additional features for operation or use of such a tube. For example, the internal profile can be (or can include) an electric heater. For example, an internal profile can include one or more components.

於另一實施例中，內部型件可包含一或多個導電構件、電熱器或感測器(例如流量感測器、溫度感測器、濕度感測器、壓力感測器等)。 In another embodiment, the inner profile may comprise one or more electrically conductive members, electric heaters or sensors (eg flow sensors, temperature sensors, wet Degree sensor, pressure sensor, etc.).

於若干實施例中，管可包含加熱器諸如電熱器(例如加熱器導線、加熱器回路等)。 In some embodiments, the tube can include a heater such as an electric heater (eg, a heater wire, a heater circuit, etc.).

設置加熱或加熱器可協助維持通過管及其它相關組件的氣體濕度。加熱也可緩和「外表滴水」的相關問題。設置感測器優異地協助提供資料回授系統，輔助相聯結的加熱器控制系統或資訊回授給使用者監視器或監視系統。 Setting a heater or heater can help maintain the humidity of the gas passing through the tube and other related components. Heating can also alleviate the problems associated with "appearing dripping". The setup sensor is excellent in assisting in providing a data feedback system that assists in the connection of a heater control system or information back to the user's monitor or monitoring system.

也須瞭解內部型件110可被提供以沿管狀本體縱向之可變間距或變動間距。 It will also be appreciated that the inner profile 110 can be provided with a variable or varying pitch along the longitudinal direction of the tubular body.

於本發明之又一面向中，可提供一或多個內部型件110。藉此方式，可提供內部型件之雙螺旋形或其它組態來支持管件，但仍維持此種結構管之可撓性及可延伸性。 In yet another aspect of the invention, one or more internal profiles 110 may be provided. In this way, a double helix or other configuration of the inner profile can be provided to support the tubular member while still maintaining the flexibility and extensibility of the structural tubular.

如前文描述及例如第1-3E、24A、或24B圖例示說明之醫用管結構特別適用於使用者介面，於該處該管的一段短的專用長度耦接該介面至呼吸系統。管之可撓性及可延伸性可補償病人的移動，而內部型件110對抗歸因於移動的力造成氣體管腔的縮窄(例如掏捏、扭結及輾軋)。 The medical tube structure as described above and illustrated, for example, in Figures 1-3E, 24A, or 24B, is particularly suitable for use in a user interface where a short, dedicated length of the tube couples the interface to the respiratory system. The flexibility and extensibility of the tube compensates for the movement of the patient, while the internal profile 110 counteracts the narrowing of the gas lumen (e.g., kneading, kinking, and rolling) against forces due to movement.

管子可應用於成人及新生兒，但良好適用於新生兒介面，於該處專用管子為最小。舉例言之，依據例示說明之結構的新生兒介面管可具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米之管狀本體之內部直徑(或管腔直徑)，約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米之外部直徑，及約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米之壁厚度。較佳內部直徑為約2.4毫米至約3毫米，外部直徑為約2.6毫米至約 3.4毫米，及壁厚度為約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米。 The tube can be used in both adults and newborns, but is well suited for use in neonatal interfaces where the dedicated tube is minimal. For example, a neonatal interface tube according to the illustrated structure can have an inner diameter (or lumen diameter) of a tubular body of from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, an outer diameter of from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, and about 0.05. Wall thickness from millimeters to about 0.25 mm. Preferably, the inner diameter is from about 2.4 mm to about 3 mm, and the outer diameter is from about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, and the wall thickness is from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm.

管狀本體之內部直徑(或管腔直徑)可以是約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米。該內部直徑(或管腔直徑)可以是約1.5毫米、1.6毫米、1.7毫米、1.8毫米、1.9毫米、2.0毫米、2.1毫米、2.2毫米、2.3毫米、2.4毫米、2.5毫米、2.6毫米、2.7毫米、2.8毫米、2.9毫米、3.0毫米、3.1毫米、3.2毫米、3.3毫米、3.4毫米、3.5毫米、3.6毫米、3.7毫米、3.8毫米、3.9毫米、4.0毫米、4.1毫米、4.2毫米、4.3毫米、4.4毫米、或4.5毫米。 The inner diameter (or lumen diameter) of the tubular body can be from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.6. Mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm. The inner diameter (or lumen diameter) may be about 1.5 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.7 mm. , 2.8 mm, 2.9 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.1 mm, 3.2 mm, 3.3 mm, 3.4 mm, 3.5 mm, 3.6 mm, 3.7 mm, 3.8 mm, 3.9 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.1 mm, 4.2 mm, 4.3 mm, 4.4 Mm, or 4.5 mm.

管狀本體之外部直徑可以是約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米。該外部直徑可以是約1.6毫米、1.7毫米、1.8毫米、1.9毫米、2.0毫米、2.1毫米、2.2毫米、2.3毫米、2.4毫米、2.5毫米、 2.6毫米、2.7毫米、2.8毫米、2.9毫米、3.0毫米、3.1毫米、3.2毫米、3.3毫米、3.4毫米、3.5毫米、3.6毫米、3.7毫米、3.8毫米、3.9毫米、4.0毫米、4.1毫米、4.2毫米、4.3毫米、4.4毫米、4.5毫米、或4.6毫米。較佳為約3毫米至約5毫米。 The outer diameter of the tubular body may be from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm. Or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm. To about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm. The outer diameter may be about 1.6 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.7 mm, 2.8 mm, 2.9 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.1 mm, 3.2 mm, 3.3 mm, 3.4 mm, 3.5 mm, 3.6 mm, 3.7 mm, 3.8 mm, 3.9 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.1 mm, 4.2 mm , 4.3 mm, 4.4 mm, 4.5 mm, or 4.6 mm. It is preferably from about 3 mm to about 5 mm.

管狀本體之壁厚度可以是約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.10毫米至約0.20毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米。壁厚度可以是約0.05毫米、0.06毫米、0.07毫米、0.08毫米、0.09毫米、0.10毫米、0.11毫米、0.12毫米、0.13毫米、0.14毫米、0.15毫米、0.16毫米、0.17毫米、0.18毫米、0.19毫米、0.20毫米、0.21毫米、0.22毫米、0.23毫米、0.24毫米、或0.25毫米。較佳為約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米。 The wall thickness of the tubular body can be from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm. Or from about 0.10 mm to about 0.20 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.17 mm, or from about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm. The wall thickness can be about 0.05 mm, 0.06 mm, 0.07 mm, 0.08 mm, 0.09 mm, 0.10 mm, 0.11 mm, 0.12 mm, 0.13 mm, 0.14 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.16 mm, 0.17 mm, 0.18 mm, 0.19 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.21 mm, 0.22 mm, 0.23 mm, 0.24 mm, or 0.25 mm. It is preferably from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm.

管狀本體可具有約0.1毫米至約0.5毫米之波紋深度。 The tubular body can have a corrugation depth of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.5 mm.

波紋深度可由距該管狀本體之縱軸(中線)最小半徑之一點與距該管狀本體之縱軸(中線)最大半徑之一點間之距離界定。 The corrugation depth may be defined by a distance from a point of a minimum radius from a longitudinal axis (middle line) of the tubular body to a point from a point of a maximum radius of a longitudinal axis (middle line) of the tubular body.

於本發明之一個實施例中，該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，較佳該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 In one embodiment of the invention, the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, preferably the ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and still more The ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

於另一實施例中，該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳為約0.05至約0.07，更佳該比為0.06。 In another embodiment, the inner profile diameter (eg, actual The ratio of the diameter of the profile member or member to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner member is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, and even more preferably the ratio is 0.06.

於又另一實施例中，波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 In yet another embodiment, the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

又，另一實施例可能要求管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 Again, another embodiment may require that the physical properties of the tubular body contribute to requiring the tube to have the desired flexibility and/or structural support.

此種尺寸的管子對新生兒為有用，原因在於儘管氣體流動管腔有限但仍可滿足新生兒的尖峰吸氣流量要求。管子尺寸又小又輕減低嬰兒臉部壓力且減少介面的視覺突兀。管子的可撓性及重量輕增進病人的舒適感與簡化醫師的匹配與調整介面。 Tubes of this size are useful for newborns because they meet the peak inspiratory flow requirements of newborns despite the limited lumen of the gas flow. The tube size is small and light, reducing the pressure on the baby's face and reducing the visual acuity of the interface. The flexibility and light weight of the tube enhances patient comfort and simplifies the matching and adjustment interface of the physician.

內部型件較佳係從不鏽鋼線製造，最佳為302、304或306級或其它具有適當生物可相容性或無菌性之彈性材料，可捲繞成適合支持管狀本體的適當尺寸螺旋骨架。理想上，螺旋骨架之外直徑為約1.7毫米至約4.4毫米，而用來組成骨架的金屬線可具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米之直徑。螺旋骨架之間距較佳為約0.4毫米至約1.8毫米來提供期望的管可撓性，但可以約1毫米至約1.5毫米。較佳，螺旋骨架之外直徑為約2.4毫米至約3.4毫米，線直徑為約0.15毫米至約0.2毫米，及螺旋骨架之間距為約0.8毫米至約1.4毫米。 The inner form is preferably made from a stainless steel wire, preferably of the order 302, 304 or 306 or other elastomeric material having suitable biocompatibility or sterility, which can be wound into a suitably sized helical frame suitable for supporting the tubular body. Desirably, the outer diameter of the helical skeleton is from about 1.7 mm to about 4.4 mm, and the metal wires used to form the skeleton may have a diameter of from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm. The helical backbone spacing is preferably from about 0.4 mm to about 1.8 mm to provide the desired tube flexibility, but may range from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm. Preferably, the outer diameter of the helical skeleton is from about 2.4 mm to about 3.4 mm, the wire diameter is from about 0.15 mm to about 0.2 mm, and the distance between the helical skeletons is from about 0.8 mm to about 1.4 mm.

內部型件(例如螺旋骨架)之外直徑可以為約1.7毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.2毫米。螺旋骨架之外直徑可以為約1.7毫米、1.8毫米、1.9毫米、2.0毫米、2.1毫米、2.2毫米、2.3毫米、2.4毫米、2.5毫米、2.6毫米、2.7毫米、2.8毫米、2.9毫米、3.0毫米、3.1毫米、3.2毫米、3.3毫米、3.4毫米、3.5毫米、3.6毫米、3.7毫米、3.8毫米、3.9毫米、4.0毫米、4.1毫米、4.2毫米、4.3毫米、或4.4毫米。 The outer profile (e.g., helical backbone) may have an outer diameter of from about 1.7 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 1.9 mm. Up to about 4.2 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.7 mm, Or from about 2.5 mm to about 3.6 mm, or from about 2.6 mm to about 3.5 mm, or from about 2.7 mm to about 3.4 mm, or from about 2.8 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 2.9 mm to about 3.2 mm. The outer diameter of the spiral frame may be about 1.7 mm, 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.7 mm, 2.8 mm, 2.9 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, or 4.4 mm.

內部型件(或用來構成骨架之線)之直徑可以是約0.05毫米至約0.30毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.10毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.20毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.19毫米。用來構成骨架之線之直徑可以是約0.05毫米、0.06毫米、0.07毫米、0.08毫米、0.09毫米、0.10毫米、0.11毫米、0.12毫米、0.13毫米、0.14毫米、0.15毫米、0.16毫米、0.17毫米、0.18毫米、0.19毫米、0.20毫米、0.21毫米、0.22毫米、0.23毫米、0.24毫米、0.25毫米、0.26毫米、0.27毫米、0.28毫米、0.29毫米、或0.30毫米。較佳為約0.1毫米至約0.4毫米。 The inner profile (or the wire used to form the skeleton) may have a diameter of from about 0.05 mm to about 0.30 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27 mm. Or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or from about 0.10 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.14 mm. To about 0.21 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.20 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.19 mm. The diameter of the wire used to form the skeleton may be about 0.05 mm, 0.06 mm, 0.07 mm, 0.08 mm, 0.09 mm, 0.10 mm, 0.11 mm, 0.12 mm, 0.13 mm, 0.14 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.16 mm, 0.17 mm, 0.18 mm, 0.19 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.21 mm, 0.22 mm, 0.23 mm, 0.24 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.26 mm, 0.27 mm, 0.28 mm, 0.29 mm, or 0.30 mm. It is preferably from about 0.1 mm to about 0.4 mm.

內部型件(例如螺旋骨架)之間距可以為約0.40毫米至約1.80毫米，或約0.45毫米至約1.75毫米，或約0.50毫米至約1.70毫米，或約0.55毫米至約1.65毫米，或約0.60毫米至約1.60毫米，或約0.65毫米至約1.55毫米，或約0.70毫米至約1.50毫米，或約0.75毫米至約1.45毫米，或約0.80毫米至約1.40毫米，或約0.85毫米至約1.35毫米，或約0.90毫米至約1.30毫米，或約0.95毫米至約1.25毫米，或約1.00毫米至約1.2毫米，或約1.05毫米至約1.15毫米。螺旋骨架之間距可以為約0.40毫米、0.45毫米、0.5毫米、0.55毫米、0.6毫米、0.65毫米、0.7毫米、0.75毫米、0.8毫米、0.85毫米、0.9毫米、0.95毫米、1.0毫米、1.05毫米、1.1毫米、1.15毫米、1.2毫米、1.25毫米、1.3毫米、1.35毫米、1.4毫米、1.45毫米、1.5毫米、1.55毫米、1.6毫米、1.65毫米、1.7毫米、1.75毫米、或1.8毫米。較佳為約1毫米至約1.5毫米。 The internal profile (such as the spiral skeleton) can be about 0.40 millimeters apart. The meter is about 1.80 mm, or about 0.45 mm to about 1.75 mm, or about 0.50 mm to about 1.70 mm, or about 0.55 mm to about 1.65 mm, or about 0.60 mm to about 1.60 mm, or about 0.65 mm to about 1.55 mm. Or from about 0.70 mm to about 1.50 mm, or from about 0.75 mm to about 1.45 mm, or from about 0.80 mm to about 1.40 mm, or from about 0.85 mm to about 1.35 mm, or from about 0.90 mm to about 1.30 mm, or about 0.95 mm. To about 1.25 mm, or about 1.00 mm to about 1.2 mm, or about 1.05 mm to about 1.15 mm. The distance between the spiral skeletons may be about 0.40 mm, 0.45 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.65 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.75 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.85 mm, 0.9 mm, 0.95 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.05 mm, 1.1. Millimeter, 1.15 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.45 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.55 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.65 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.75 mm, or 1.8 mm. It is preferably from about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm.

於本發明之各個形式中，內部型件可提供給具有可變或變化間距的管狀本體。藉此方式，內部型件一旦成為構成管的部件時，內部型件之間距可以是變化間距。變化間距可有特殊優點，包括強度/支持或可撓性之區域加大。此種系統也可用以支持甚至更薄壁的管狀本體。 In various forms of the invention, the inner profile can be provided to a tubular body having a variable or varying spacing. In this way, once the inner profile becomes part of the tube, the distance between the inner profiles can be varied. The varying spacing can have particular advantages, including increased strength/support or flexibility. Such a system can also be used to support an even thinner tubular body.

於又另一實施例中，變化間距許可每單位管長度內部型件之密度變化。此種構造在當內部型件或內部型件之部件提供作為流過管腔的氣體之加熱源或感測器時為有用。 In yet another embodiment, varying the spacing permits a change in density of the internal profile per unit tube length. Such a configuration is useful when the internal or internal components are provided as a heating source or sensor for the gas flowing through the lumen.

內部型件110可包含線之單一連續匝或多匝以端對端鏈接而形成螺旋骨架、元件或肋。另外，內部型件可包含多個分開的環。多環可沿管之縱向鏈接。金屬線、細長聚合物或其它適當聯軸節(包括多條線或細長聚合物)可沿管腔延伸來鏈接多環。多個鏈接可環繞該等環之周邊隔開。 The inner profile 110 can comprise a single continuous or multiple strands of wire forming a helical skeleton, element or rib in an end-to-end linkage. In addition, the internal part can be Contains multiple separate rings. Multiple loops can be linked along the longitudinal direction of the tube. Metal wires, elongated polymers, or other suitable couplings (including multiple wires or elongated polymers) can extend along the lumen to link the multiple rings. Multiple links can be spaced around the perimeter of the rings.

供新生兒應用，管子有個替代方案改成典型地用來支持及供給呼吸氣體給鼻套管的透明聚氯乙烯(PVC)管。較佳使用者介面係與介面管子(例如專用皮膚襯墊)獨立支持，使得管子的移動不受限制及管更加可彎。 For neonatal applications, the tube has an alternative to a transparent polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube that is typically used to support and supply breathing gas to the nasal cannula. The preferred user interface is independently supported by the interface tube (e.g., a dedicated skin pad) such that movement of the tube is unrestricted and the tube is more bendable.

管製造方法 Tube manufacturing method

除了前文描述者外，醫用管之製造可藉設置管狀本體套住內部型件(或於另一實施例中，藉內部型件套住管狀本體)。管狀本體界定一管腔，大致上包圍該內部型件。於一實施例中，於製造期間，減壓可施加於內(或至)管腔，使得減壓將管狀本體拖曳管腔及由內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內。內部型件的最外周邊可界定沿管狀本體縱向的多個交錯波峰及波谷。管也可製成光滑面，如第24B圖所示。於另一實施例中，於製造期間，伸長(或拉伸)可施加至包圍內部型件的管狀本體之一部分或一區，使得伸長(或拉伸)返回(或允許)管狀本體的被伸長(或拉伸)部分或區拖曳管腔及由內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內，最外周邊可界定沿管狀本體縱向的多個交錯波峰及波谷。 In addition to the foregoing description, the medical tube can be manufactured by arranging a tubular body to encase the inner profile (or in another embodiment, the inner body is over the tubular body). The tubular body defines a lumen that substantially surrounds the inner profile. In one embodiment, during manufacture, a reduced pressure may be applied to the lumen (or to the lumen) such that the decompression drags the tubular body into the lumen and radially inward from the outermost perimeter defined by the internal profile. The outermost periphery of the inner profile can define a plurality of staggered peaks and troughs along the longitudinal direction of the tubular body. The tube can also be made into a smooth surface as shown in Figure 24B. In another embodiment, during manufacture, elongation (or stretching) can be applied to a portion or region of the tubular body surrounding the inner profile such that elongation (or stretching) returns (or allows) elongation of the tubular body The (or stretched) portion or zone drags the lumen and the outermost perimeter defined by the inner profile is radially inward, and the outermost perimeter defines a plurality of staggered peaks and troughs along the longitudinal direction of the tubular body.

於又一實施例中，施加減壓於管腔及伸長(或拉伸)至管狀本體二者的組合可對管之製造體現。 In yet another embodiment, applying a combination of decompression to the lumen and elongation (or stretching) to the tubular body can be embodied in the manufacture of the tube.

第4及5圖例示說明加強醫用管之製造設備。例示說明之設備包含包含一擠製機310及一相聯結的模頭317。原料(典型地為熱塑性珠粒，但可以是作為母批料的任何其它形式之原料)進給入擠製機內，於該處經加熱、及加壓或通過模頭317來形成醫用管301諸如前文討論管之管狀本體。接著管301前進通過空氣拭接管340，於該處空氣通過管301來冷卻管狀本體。 Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the manufacturing equipment for reinforcing medical tubes. Illustration The illustrated apparatus includes an extruder 310 and a phased die 317. The feedstock (typically thermoplastic beads, but may be any other form of feedstock as a master batch) is fed into the extruder where it is heated, pressurized or passed through a die 317 to form a medical tube. 301 is such as the tubular body of the tube discussed above. The tube 301 is then advanced through an air hose 340 where it passes through the tube 301 to cool the tubular body.

鉗夾或施加伸長(或拉伸)至管狀本體的設備可運用。藉此方式，許可管狀本體拉伸套住或環繞內部型件，然後當釋放伸長(或從拉伸狀況)至與內部型件的鉗夾關係，如此呈由內部型件所界定的最外周邊形狀。 A device for clamping or applying elongation (or stretching) to the tubular body can be utilized. In this way, the tubular body is permitted to stretch over or around the inner profile and then release the elongation (or from the stretched condition) to the jaw relationship with the inner profile such that the outermost perimeter is defined by the inner profile shape.

用以形成管狀本體的潛在材料包括熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠(LSR)、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺，諸如前文討論具約30至約90之蕭爾A者。 Potential materials for forming the tubular body include thermoplastic elastomers, propylene-based elastomers, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomers, liquid enamel rubber (LSR), breathable thermoplastic polyurethanes, or gas permeable gels. Amines, such as those previously discussed as having about 30 to about 90 sterling A.

管狀本體之原料例如係饋入安裝於頂部之料斗312。料斗312使得原料在重力或另一適當進給器系統的作用之下，通過漏斗進入擠製機310的料桶內。進給螺桿313係罩在擠製機的料桶內及進送材料沿料桶朝向模頭317。進給螺桿313係耦接至旋轉傳動器314，環繞縱軸而旋轉螺桿。 The material of the tubular body is fed, for example, to a hopper 312 mounted on the top. The hopper 312 allows the feedstock to pass through the funnel into the drum of the extruder 310 under the action of gravity or another suitable feeder system. The feed screw 313 is housed in the barrel of the extruder and the feed material is directed toward the die 317 along the barrel. The feed screw 313 is coupled to the rotary actuator 314 to rotate the screw about the longitudinal axis.

材料在料桶內部加熱至熔融態或半熔融態。當原料沿料桶前進時，料桶可被主動加熱或摩擦生熱，可足夠熔解材料。 The material is heated inside the drum to a molten or semi-molten state. As the material advances along the drum, the drum can be actively heated or frictionally heated to sufficiently melt the material.

製造醫用管的適當擠製機係由威列(Welex)供應。威列擠製機裝配有30至40毫米直徑螺桿，及典型地12 至16毫米環形模頭，具0.5至1.0毫米間隙業已發現適用於快速製造低成本管。相似擠製機係由美國昆尼(Kuhne)(德國)、艾森(AXON)塑膠機器公司(瑞典)、亞穆(AMUT)(義大利)、及巴頓菲(Battenfeld)(德國及中國)，舉例。 A suitable extruder for making medical tubing is supplied by Welex. The Willier extruder is equipped with a 30 to 40 mm diameter screw, and typically 12 To 16 mm annular die with 0.5 to 1.0 mm clearance has been found to be suitable for rapid manufacturing of low cost tubes. Similar extrusion machines are from Kuhne (Germany), AXON Plastic Machines (Sweden), AMUT (Italy), and Battenfeld (Germany and China). For example.

為了輔助管組件的共同擠製，管狀本體原料可切線地進給入模頭317內部。當內部型件前進通過模頭317時，管狀本體可被擠製套住內部型件，熔融或半熔融的管狀本體舖在內部型件上。冷卻時熔融的管狀本體較佳黏合至該內部型件，將管狀本體各組件牢固固定在一起。 To aid in co-extrusion of the tube assembly, the tubular body stock can be fed tangentially into the interior of the die 317. As the inner profile advances through the die 317, the tubular body can be squeezed over the inner profile, and the molten or semi-fused tubular body is laid over the inner profile. The tubular body that melts upon cooling is preferably bonded to the inner profile to securely secure the components of the tubular body together.

於該具體實施例中，模頭317(例示說明於第5圖)係適用於配置正交於擠製機310的料桶，具有側埠口320相鄰於擠製機出氣口315。離開擠製機310的熔融或半熔融的材料進給入模頭317的側埠口320，及釋放入周邊隔間。周邊隔間出口於噴嘴325，通過此噴嘴而拉伸內部型件302。擠製機310產生的壓力迫使材料環繞內部型件302通過縮窄部325，使得管狀本體301直接擠套住內部型件。較佳內部型件係以實質上恆定速率連續地前進通過模頭317(但前進速率可經調控來以恆定擠塑速率變更管狀本體沿線厚度)。 In this particular embodiment, the die 317 (illustrated in FIG. 5) is adapted to be configured to be orthogonal to the barrel of the extruder 310, with a side port 320 adjacent to the extruder air outlet 315. The molten or semi-molten material exiting the extruder 310 is fed into the side nip 320 of the die 317 and released into the peripheral compartment. The peripheral compartment exits at nozzle 325 through which the inner profile 302 is stretched. The pressure generated by the extruder 310 forces the material around the inner profile 302 through the constriction 325 such that the tubular body 301 directly squeezes over the inner profile. Preferably, the inner profile is continuously advanced through the die 317 at a substantially constant rate (although the rate of advancement can be adjusted to vary the thickness of the tubular body along the line at a constant extrusion rate).

抽吸係通過真空埠口321施加至模頭內部。抽吸減低擠製後的管腔內部壓力，造成熔融或半熔融的管狀本體被抽拉在內部型件上而在管的內表面上形成波紋。較佳來自擠製程序的管狀本體仍然夠膠黏來黏套住內部型件。 The suction system is applied to the inside of the die through a vacuum port 321 . The suction reduces the internal pressure of the extruded lumen, causing the molten or semi-molten tubular body to be drawn over the inner profile to form a corrugation on the inner surface of the tube. Preferably, the tubular body from the extrusion process is still sufficiently adhesive to retain the inner profile.

在管狀本體內部或管腔施加減壓例如可藉施加真空或減壓至管腔通道。另外，減壓可以是相對減壓或比較性減壓。舉例言之，環繞管狀本體之壓力可升高使得管管內部壓力比較管狀本體周圍壓力為相當小。藉此方式，管狀本體經驗壓差而鼓勵管狀本體被徑向向內地拉挽(或推送)。管腔內部及管狀本體外部壓力因而可以是任何適當壓力，使得管腔具有比管狀本體周圍更低壓力。因此，管腔內表面被拉挽或推送(藉壓差)接觸內部型件，而形成或具有第1、2、3及24A圖例示說明之實施例中該內部型件之最外周面形狀。部分管狀本體可未藉內部型件支持，而可被抽吸入比該內部型件之最外周面更徑向向內，如此更加強調由內部型件所界定的形狀。 Applying a reduced pressure inside the tubular body or lumen may be by vacuum or decompression to the lumen channel, for example. In addition, the pressure reduction can be relative decompression or ratio Comparative decompression. For example, the pressure surrounding the tubular body can be raised such that the internal pressure of the tube is relatively small compared to the pressure around the tubular body. In this way, the tubular body experiences a pressure differential and encourages the tubular body to be pulled (or pushed) radially inward. The internal pressure of the lumen and the external pressure of the tubular body can thus be any suitable pressure such that the lumen has a lower pressure than the circumference of the tubular body. Therefore, the inner surface of the lumen is pulled or pushed (by pressure difference) to contact the inner profile to form or have the outermost peripheral shape of the inner profile in the embodiment illustrated in the first, second, third and second embodiments. The partial tubular body may not be supported by the inner profile but may be drawn radially inwardly than the outermost peripheral surface of the inner profile, thus further emphasizing the shape defined by the inner profile.

當內部型件係經塗覆時，(例如用於第24A及24B圖之管)，塗覆層須屏蔽免於接觸過量熱源來避免損壞。於一個特定實施例中，內部型件可從來自醫療級不鏽鋼的金屬線製造(但非醫療級材料亦可，需要有包封塗覆層提供生物可相容性層或無菌性及防蝕障層)。金屬線可藉抽拉通過材料浴而被包封於適當塗覆層。浴槽中塗覆材料的升高溫度也可藉殺死任何生物污染物而將金屬線部分滅菌。 When the inner part is coated (for example, the tube used in Figures 24A and 24B), the coating must be shielded from contact with excess heat to avoid damage. In one particular embodiment, the inner profile can be fabricated from metal wires from medical grade stainless steel (but non-medical grade materials may also require an encapsulating coating to provide a biocompatible layer or sterility and an erosion barrier layer). ). The wire can be encapsulated in a suitable coating by drawing through a bath of material. The elevated temperature of the coating material in the bath can also partially sterilize the wire by killing any biological contaminants.

舉例言之，以適當聚合物等級塗覆金屬線，涉及以超過150℃溫度抽拉線通過熔融聚合物浴，但例如可以是超過180℃或約200℃(足夠使得聚合物熔體塗覆內部型件表面之溫度)。當塗覆層充分冷卻後線可製成內部型件。藉環繞一心軸螺旋狀地捲繞經塗覆線可製造內部型件。 By way of example, coating a metal wire at a suitable polymer grade involves drawing the wire through the molten polymer bath at a temperature in excess of 150 ° C, but may for example be more than 180 ° C or about 200 ° C (sufficient for the polymer melt to coat the interior) The temperature of the surface of the part). The wire can be made into an internal profile when the coating is sufficiently cooled. The inner profile can be manufactured by spirally winding the coated wire around a mandrel.

於其它實例中，內部型件可透過通過含聚合物之浴槽的浸塗法或經由擠塑模頭施加聚合物至內部型件而被塗覆或包封。 In other examples, the inner profile can be passed through a dip coating process through a polymer containing bath or via an extrusion die to apply the polymer to the inner profile. Coated or encapsulated.

其它應用 Other applications

預期本實施例將找出特別適合的其它醫療用途。舉例言之，涉及期望為重量輕且高度可撓性，對輾軋、掏捏及扭結有足夠耐性的應用用途，也包括手術濕化系統之遞送肢及廢氣肢，包括以使用透氣性醫用管為佳之用途。 It is contemplated that this embodiment will find other medical uses that are particularly suitable. For example, it relates to applications that are expected to be lightweight and highly flexible, and that are sufficiently resistant to rolling, kneading, and kinking, as well as the delivery limbs and exhaust limbs of surgical humidification systems, including the use of breathable medical devices. The tube is for good use.

使用者介面 user interface

該管可結合於使用者介面，諸如鼻套管用來遞送呼吸氣體給使用者。結合該管之鼻介面係例示說明於第6至12圖。例示說明之介面400包含一對鼻叉頭402。各個叉頭402係耦接至管401之一終端。管401之另一端可耦接至供應導管來互連叉頭402至呼吸系統。管401可耦接至個別供應導管，或另外合併(例如藉Y字形聯軸節或其它適當連結件諸如歧管)來形成有供應導管的單一接頭及輔助遞送呼吸氣體至介面400。使用者介面400之一實施例於第12圖例示說明為佩戴於嬰兒。 The tube can be coupled to a user interface, such as a nasal cannula for delivering breathing gas to a user. An example of a nasal interface incorporating the tube is illustrated in Figures 6-12. The illustrated interface 400 includes a pair of nasal prongs 402. Each of the prongs 402 is coupled to one of the terminals of the tube 401. The other end of the tube 401 can be coupled to a supply conduit to interconnect the prongs 402 to the respiratory system. The tube 401 can be coupled to an individual supply conduit, or otherwise combined (eg, by a Y-shaped coupling or other suitable linkage such as a manifold) to form a single joint with a supply conduit and to assist in delivering breathing gas to the interface 400. One embodiment of user interface 400 is illustrated in FIG. 12 as being worn on an infant.

各個叉頭402界定延伸在叉頭402的使用者端410與管端415間之管腔。叉頭402之管端415耦接叉頭402至介面管401。叉頭402之使用者端410係經組配來遞送呼吸氣體至使用者鼻孔且結合孔口411用於此項目的。孔口411可設置與叉頭402之終端同心，因而流出叉頭402之流極少干擾。叉頭402的管端可如解剖形狀成形及/或密切隨形於使用者鼻孔，而叉頭402的終端(亦即結合孔口411的該端)係例如彎曲遠離鼻中膈來減少刺激的可能。 Each prong 402 defines a lumen extending between the user end 410 of the prong 402 and the tube end 415. The tube end 415 of the prong 402 is coupled to the prong 402 to the interface tube 401. The user end 410 of the prong 402 is assembled to deliver breathing gas to the user's nostrils and the aperture 411 is used for this purpose. The aperture 411 can be disposed concentric with the terminal of the prong 402 such that flow out of the prong 402 is minimally disturbing. The tube end of the prong 402 can be shaped as an anatomical shape and/or closely follow the user's nostrils, and the end of the prong 402 (i.e., the end of the aperture 411) is, for example, curved away from the nasal septum to reduce irritation. may.

叉頭402的使用者端410與管端415係藉拱形彎管接頭連結。於該具體實施例中，使用者端410與管端415係設置為大致上正交，彎管接頭約為90度。優異地，於一個形式中，彎管接頭可具有叉頭402之兩相鄰區段間之平順過渡(相對應於較大曲率半徑)來減少叉頭402內部的流干擾。 The user end 410 of the prong 402 is coupled to the tube end 415 by an arched elbow joint. In this particular embodiment, the user end 410 and the tube end 415 are disposed substantially orthogonally and the elbow joint is approximately 90 degrees. Excellently, in one form, the elbow joint can have a smooth transition between two adjacent segments of the prong 402 (corresponding to a larger radius of curvature) to reduce flow interference within the prong 402.

介面管401耦接至叉頭402的管端415。較佳地叉頭402係耦接至管401來產生整合組件。於該具體實施例中，管401及叉頭402的管端415係設置成與環繞管401延伸的叉頭402同心。較佳地大部分管端區段415係成形套住管401來增加接觸面積及強化叉頭402與管401間之接合。 The interface tube 401 is coupled to the tube end 415 of the prong 402. Preferably, the prongs 402 are coupled to the tube 401 to create an integrated assembly. In this particular embodiment, the tube 401 and the tube end 415 of the prong 402 are disposed concentrically with the prong 402 extending around the tube 401. Preferably, most of the tube end sections 415 are formed to encase the tube 401 to increase the contact area and to strengthen the engagement between the prongs 402 and the tube 401.

叉頭402較佳係維持分開關係。於該具體實施例中，背襯或線束403係耦接至二鼻叉頭402。背襯403較佳係維持叉頭402於固定隔開關係。可製造不同介面400尺寸來因應鼻間距變化。 The prongs 402 are preferably maintained in a separate relationship. In this particular embodiment, the backing or harness 403 is coupled to the two nose prongs 402. The backing 403 preferably maintains the prongs 402 in a fixed spaced relationship. Different interface 400 sizes can be made to accommodate changes in nasal spacing.

例示說明之背襯403也包括一殼體404，其大致上包圍或捕獲叉頭402的管端415之至少一部分。殼體404結合一聯軸節405用來附接頭盔來將介面400固定定位。在管401之兩側上，一對叉架406從背襯403向外突起。叉架406增加介面400與病人之接觸面積，分散介面固持力於較大面積而減低施加至使用者臉的壓力。 The illustrated backing 403 also includes a housing 404 that substantially encloses or captures at least a portion of the tube end 415 of the prong 402. The housing 404 incorporates a coupling 405 for attaching the helmet to securely position the interface 400. On either side of the tube 401, a pair of forks 406 project outwardly from the backing 403. The fork 406 increases the contact area of the interface 400 with the patient, and the dispersion interface retains a larger area to reduce the pressure applied to the user's face.

背襯403及叉架406的使用者側面(亦即背向使用者臉停靠該側)可經輪廓描繪來反映預期的解剖結構。背襯403及叉架406也可從可撓性材料製成來許可該結構適應特定的個人面部。 The side of the user of the backing 403 and the yoke 406 (i.e., the side facing away from the user's face) can be contoured to reflect the desired anatomy. Backing 403 and fork 406 can also be made from a flexible material to permit the structure to accommodate a particular personal face.

叉架可包含許可使用者(或照顧者)更容易從使用者皮膚或皮膚貼片拉開或撕開叉架106的部分。此種翅片可改良介面從使用者施用/移除的容易度。 The yoke can include portions that permit the user (or caregiver) to more easily pull or tear the yoke 106 from the user's skin or skin patch. Such fins improve the ease with which the interface is applied/removed from the user.

殼體404可在叉架406前面與連結叉頭402及介面管401的該殼體404部分間結合肋條，如第12及13圖例示說明。當固定介面400至使用者時，肋條增加醫用膠帶有用的介面接觸面積。肋條也可增高叉架的抗扭挺度，協助穩定叉頭402位置。 The housing 404 can engage the ribs in front of the yoke 406 with the yoke 402 and the portion of the housing 404 of the interface tube 401, as illustrated in Figures 12 and 13. The ribs increase the useful interface area of the medical tape when the interface 400 is secured to the user. The ribs also increase the torsional stiffness of the fork and assist in stabilizing the position of the prong 402.

叉頭402、背襯403及叉架406較佳係由適當聚合物製成。較佳個別套管(例如叉頭402及管401)係藉叉頭402套住管401外部之套住模製製程製成。套住模製製程通常涉及預成形管401之一端***適當模具內，同時用來製造叉頭的材料注入模具內部的管外部時保留該管401。優異地，叉頭402、背襯403及叉架406二者係以單次套住模製製程製成來形成完全整合一體的介面。 The fork 402, backing 403 and fork 406 are preferably made of a suitable polymer. Preferably, the individual sleeves (e.g., the prongs 402 and the tubes 401) are formed by a sleeve molding process in which the prongs 402 are placed over the tube 401. The nesting molding process typically involves inserting one end of the preformed tube 401 into a suitable mold while the material used to make the fork is retained outside the tube inside the mold to retain the tube 401. Excellently, both the prong 402, the backing 403 and the fork 406 are made in a single sleeve molding process to form a fully integrated interface.

叉頭的組態或設計可呈各種形式。於一個較佳實施例中，具有輸送管套住模製的叉頭及/或套管可描述於美國專利公告案第2010/0192957號，全文以引用方式併入此處。 The configuration or design of the fork can take a variety of forms. In a preferred embodiment, a yoke and/or a sleeve having a sleeve for molding can be described in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2010/0192957, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

叉頭 Fork

另一個鼻叉頭之較佳形式的幾何形狀係例示說明於第25A至25D圖，組合共用基底支持墊及面部支持墊，例示說明於第26A至26D圖，特寫於第27A及27B圖。此等圖式中例示說明的叉頭之編號特徵係標示以先前各圖(第6至 13圖)呈現的相同特徵的相似數字(但加前綴來識別特定實施例)。 The preferred form of geometry of the other nasal prong is illustrated in Figures 25A through 25D, which combine a common base support pad and a face support pad, illustrated in Figures 26A through 26D, and close to Figures 27A and 27B. The numbering features of the prongs illustrated in these figures are labeled with the previous figures (Sixth to Figure 13 is a similar number of identical features presented (but prefixed to identify a particular embodiment).

第25A至25D圖中叉頭1402之幾何形狀係以掃描線1420表示叉頭軌道，及橢圓1130至1135表示在特定軌道在各叉頭內部的管腔形狀及方向例示說明。各叉頭1402遵循一掃描路徑，係經成形來遵循使用者鼻孔的解剖幾何/曲率/輪廓外形。叉頭係經模製或經成形來遵循使用者鼻孔的解剖形狀及曲率。優異地，叉頭藉解剖上匹配鼻孔路徑來最大化叉頭與鼻孔內部結構間之間隙。 The geometry of the yoke 1402 in Figures 25A through 25D is indicated by scan line 1420, and the ellipses 1130 through 1135 illustrate the shape and orientation of the lumen within each yoke at a particular track. Each prong 1402 follows a scan path that is shaped to follow the anatomical geometry/curvature/profile profile of the user's nostrils. The prongs are molded or shaped to follow the anatomical shape and curvature of the user's nostrils. Excellently, the prongs anatomically match the nostril path to maximize the gap between the prongs and the internal structure of the nostrils.

於一個較佳形式中，叉頭係依據鼻孔的解剖形狀預模製或預成形，而與使用可隨形於鼻孔的解剖形狀之材料製成的叉頭相反。 In a preferred form, the prongs are pre-molded or pre-formed according to the anatomical shape of the nostrils, as opposed to using a prong made of a material that conforms to the anatomical shape of the nostrils.

後文將就使用時介面固定在使用者臉上描述例示說明之叉頭的幾何形狀。介面係配置使得叉頭1402係環繞使用者的矢狀面大致對稱配置。各叉頭係從設置於沿使用者上脣延伸的共用支持體之基部1415延伸。叉頭1402於支持體上隔開而避開鼻中膈。在基部1415的叉頭1402間隔係經擇定來針對各個介面因應的臉部大小範圍(亦即特定介面大小)，呈現叉頭與使用者的鼻中膈(在鼻子基部)的最大間隙。 The geometry of the prongs illustrated by the illustrations on the user's face will be described later. The interface configuration is such that the prongs 1402 are generally symmetrically disposed about the sagittal plane of the user. Each prong extends from a base portion 1415 of a common support that extends along the upper lip of the user. The prongs 1402 are spaced apart from the support to avoid nasal spasms. The spacing of the prongs 1402 of the base 1415 is selected to correspond to the range of face sizes (i.e., specific interface sizes) for each interface, presenting the maximum gap between the prongs and the user's nasal sac (at the base of the nose).

在基部1415前各個叉頭軌道1420之初期係以橢圓1130及1131(第一階段)表示。在此階段期間，叉頭實質上係與個別呼吸管同軸延伸。二軌道1420之掃描路徑大致上沿使用者的上脣，從矢狀面兩邊朝向鼻中膈延伸。叉頭1402 相對於使用者的上脣，掃描通過略微向後或在後方曲線(朝向使用者的冠狀面)，如管腔旋轉例示說明(以橢圓1130、1131及1132之方向改變表示)。由管腔形狀所界定的內部流徑在此階段期間維持圓形。 The initial stages of the respective yoke tracks 1420 in front of the base portion 1415 are indicated by ellipses 1130 and 1131 (first stage). During this phase, the prongs extend substantially coaxially with the individual breathing tubes. The scan path of the two tracks 1420 extends generally along the upper lip of the user, extending from both sides of the sagittal plane toward the mid-nasal ankle. Fork 1402 Relative to the upper lip of the user, the scan passes through a slightly rearward or posterior curve (toward the coronal plane of the user), as illustrated by the lumen rotation (indicated by the orientation of the ellipse 1130, 1131, and 1132). The internal flow path defined by the shape of the lumen remains circular during this phase.

從基部1415，各叉頭1402朝向使用者頭部向上或上向(遠離橫向平面)掃描，叉頭1402相對於使用者的上脣向後或後向(朝向使用者冠狀面)掃描。在橢圓1131與1133間(第二階段)，叉頭管腔沿使用者的上脣，從大致上中外側方向順利過渡至主要傾斜的後向，導引氣體流向使用者頭部後方上部。在此階段期間叉頭管腔略微縮小變成橢圓形來利用鼻孔內部的可用空間。 From the base portion 1415, each prongs 1402 are scanned upwardly or upwardly (away from the transverse plane) toward the user's head, and the prongs 1402 are scanned rearwardly or rearwardly (toward the user's coronal plane) relative to the user's upper lip. Between the ellipse 1131 and 1133 (second stage), the fork lumen smoothly transitions from the generally upper outer side to the main inclined rearward direction along the upper lip of the user, and the guiding gas flows toward the upper rear portion of the user's head. During this phase the fork lumen is slightly reduced to an elliptical shape to take advantage of the available space inside the nostrils.

於第三階段(橢圓1133與1134間)，叉頭繼續沿傾斜的後向軌道，朝向使用者頭部後方上部(遠離橫向面而朝向冠狀面)，平順減低傾斜率(叉頭軌道1420的上方成分造成管腔移動遠離遠離橫向面)。在此階段期間叉頭1402具有可忽略的朝向矢狀面的收歛(或中外側成分)。在此階段期間叉頭管腔更進一步縮小，變得更為橢圓形。 In the third stage (between the ellipse 1133 and 1134), the prong continues along the inclined rearward track toward the upper rear of the user's head (away from the lateral face toward the coronal plane), smoothing down the tilt rate (above the fork head 1420) The ingredients cause the lumen to move away from the lateral plane). The prongs 1402 have a negligible convergence toward the sagittal plane (or mid-outer component) during this phase. During this phase, the fork head lumen is further shrunk and becomes more elliptical.

於最後階段(橢圓1134與1135間)，叉頭1402繼續沿傾斜的後向軌道，略有中外側收歛朝向矢狀面。叉頭1402之中外側收歛始於相鄰橢圓1134第四階段之始(或略微先前)，於例示說明軌道的反折點。相鄰於最末橢圓1135，有個第二反折點，減少叉頭的收歛，將叉頭出氣口1411向後(朝向冠狀面)定向，略有中外側成分朝向矢狀面(藉第25B圖之最終橢圓1135之方向表示)。 At the final stage (between the ellipse 1134 and 1135), the prongs 1402 continue along the inclined posterior orbit with a slight medial lateral convergence towards the sagittal plane. The outer convergence in the fork 1402 begins at the beginning of the fourth phase of the adjacent ellipse 1134 (or slightly prior), illustrating the inflection point of the orbit. Adjacent to the last ellipse 1135, there is a second inflection point, which reduces the convergence of the prongs, and orients the prongs 1411 rearward (toward the coronal plane) with a slight medial component facing the sagittal plane (by Figure 25B) The direction of the final ellipse 1135 is indicated).

在第四階段期間叉頭軌道1420之傾斜率持續降低，直到個別軌道1420實質上平行於在叉頭出氣口1411的橫向面(以橢圓1135表示)為止。相鄰最末橢圓1135叉頭軌道1420的中外側及上下調整，定位叉頭出氣口1411大致上對準上呼吸道通道，來減少由呼出呼吸氣體造成的軟組織刺激。在出氣口1411叉頭管腔為橢圓，橢圓主軸配置於大致上橫向面。出氣口1411導引呼吸氣體向上或上向朝向使用者頭部的頭頂(遠離橫向面)且向後或後向(朝向使用者的冠狀面)。 The rate of inclination of the yoke track 1420 during the fourth phase continues to decrease until the individual tracks 1420 are substantially parallel to the lateral faces (indicated by the ellipse 1135) at the yoke outlet 1411. The medial outer side of the adjacent elliptical 1135 prong track 1420 is adjusted up and down, and the positioning prong air outlet 1411 is substantially aligned with the upper airway passage to reduce soft tissue irritation caused by exhaled breathing gas. In the air outlet 1411, the fork cavity is an ellipse, and the elliptical main axis is disposed on a substantially lateral surface. The air outlet 1411 directs the breathing gas upward or upward toward the top of the user's head (away from the lateral plane) and rearward or backward (toward the user's coronal plane).

第13、14及25至27圖例示說明之叉頭1402的形狀(軌道及管腔二者)避免接觸使用者的鼻中膈區，因而減低傷到此區組織的風險。藉對準叉頭出氣口與使用者的上呼吸道，叉頭改良使用者舒適性及療效。管腔形狀最大化叉頭的縱向截面積，利用病人鼻孔的解剖上可用空間來最小化流阻力。叉頭管腔具有避免密封使用者鼻孔的形狀。 The shapes of the prongs 1402 (both the rails and the lumens) illustrated in Figures 13, 14, and 25 through 27 avoid contact with the nasal septum of the user, thereby reducing the risk of injury to tissue in this area. By aligning the fork air outlet with the user's upper airway, the fork improves user comfort and efficacy. The lumen shape maximizes the longitudinal cross-sectional area of the prongs, utilizing the anatomically available space of the patient's nostrils to minimize flow resistance. The prong lumen has a shape that avoids sealing the user's nostrils.

獨立氣體源可供給各個叉頭。藉此方式，當使用一對叉頭時，一個叉頭可供給呼吸氣體，而另一個叉頭可供給醫療氣體，諸如用來改良使用者的呼吸治療或呼吸的氣體。 A separate gas source can be supplied to each of the forks. In this way, when a pair of prongs are used, one prong can supply breathing gas while the other prong can supply medical gas, such as a gas used to improve breathing therapy or breathing of the user.

此種解剖叉頭可具有匹配使用者的鼻孔解剖形狀的成形軌道。在此叉頭之第一部分(或階段)，軌道朝向臉中線水平移動。在該叉頭之第二部分(或階段)，軌道向上彎曲直接進入鼻孔朝向頭頂。在該叉頭之第三部分(或階段)，軌道遵循鼻孔的解剖曲率向頭內部進入。及在第四部分(或階段)，軌道朝向套管中心水平傾斜來對準流出氣口與使用者的上呼吸道。 Such an anatomical prong may have a shaped track that matches the anatomical shape of the user's nostrils. In the first part (or stage) of the fork, the track moves horizontally towards the midline of the face. In the second portion (or stage) of the prong, the track bends upwardly into the nostril toward the top of the head. In the third portion (or stage) of the prong, the orbit enters the interior of the head following the anatomical curvature of the nostril. And in the fourth part (or Stage), the track is tilted horizontally towards the center of the casing to align the outflow port with the user's upper airway.

此種解剖形狀叉頭具有沿中心軌道改變的橫截面。舉例言之，橫截面在軌道基部大致上為圓形，朝向軌道或叉頭端部變成大致橢圓形。又，橫截面直徑沿軌道從第一部分(或階段)至第四部分(或階段)末端大致縮小。 Such an anatomically shaped prong has a cross section that varies along the central track. For example, the cross section is substantially circular at the base of the track and becomes generally elliptical toward the end of the track or fork. Again, the cross-sectional diameter is substantially reduced along the track from the first portion (or stage) to the fourth portion (or stage) end.

叉頭較佳係由軟的可彎材料製成來進一步減少對鼻孔軟組織的創傷。潛在材料之一個實例為生物可相容性熱塑性彈性體或液體矽橡膠(LSR)。 The prongs are preferably made of a soft, bendable material to further reduce trauma to the soft tissue of the nostrils. An example of a latent material is a biocompatible thermoplastic elastomer or liquid enamel rubber (LSR).

結合叉頭1402的鼻介面1400係例示說明於第26A至26D、27A及27圖。介面包含鼻叉頭1402、沿病人上脣在鼻子下方延伸且支持鼻叉頭1402的共用支持體、一對叉架或面部墊1406及一體成形管子1401，以矢狀面為中心全部皆大致上對稱間隔。介面係成形為一體或統一組件，管子1401直接鏈接鼻叉頭1402之基部1415。各根一體成形管1401之開放遠端係經組配來接納適當呼吸管(諸如管100)。呼吸管可附著或以其它方式固定至介面管1401。面部墊1406係解剖上成形有分配及定標曲率，反映出意圖使用者的面部幾何形狀。面部墊1406的解剖形狀給予該介面在預定位置匹配使用者臉，於該處面部墊1406的輪廓匹配使用者的面部輪廓。預型面部墊1406補償解剖上的鼻叉頭1402，改良鼻叉頭1402放置且保有在使用者鼻孔內部的準確度及速度。 The nasal interface 1400 of the coupling prong 1402 is illustrated in Figures 26A-26D, 27A and 27. The interface includes a nasal prong 1402, a common support extending along the patient's upper lip below the nose and supporting the nasal prong 1402, a pair of forks or face pads 1406, and an integrally formed tube 1401, all of which are substantially centered on the sagittal plane Symmetrical spacing. The interface is formed as a unitary or unified component and the tube 1401 directly links the base 1415 of the nasal prong 1402. The open distal ends of each integrally formed tube 1401 are assembled to receive a suitable breathing tube (such as tube 100). The breathing tube can be attached or otherwise secured to the interface tube 1401. The facial pad 1406 is anatomically shaped with a dispensing and calibration curvature that reflects the intended user's facial geometry. The anatomical shape of the face pad 1406 gives the interface a matching position at the predetermined location where the contour of the face pad 1406 matches the facial contour of the user. The pre-formed facial pad 1406 compensates for the anatomical nasal prongs 1402, which improves the accuracy and speed of placement of the nasal prongs 1402 within the user's nostrils.

預成形或輪廓描繪面部墊1406至使用者的面部特徵，減少了藉任何固持機構(黏膠帶、頭盔或其它裝置)施加至病人臉部的壓力。如此減少加壓疼痛的可能。由面部墊1406解剖形狀促成接合，提升介面1400及鼻叉頭1402的穩定性，及因而改進舒適性及治療功效。 Pre-forming or contouring the facial pad 1406 to the user's face Features that reduce the pressure applied to the patient's face by any holding mechanism (adhesive tape, helmet or other device). This reduces the possibility of compression pain. The anatomical shape of the facial pad 1406 facilitates engagement, enhancing the stability of the interface 1400 and the nasal prongs 1402, and thereby improving comfort and therapeutic efficacy.

於又一實施例中，提出鼻套管配置2000，包含至少一個鼻叉頭2001，該叉頭或各個叉頭2001具有適用於***使用者鼻孔的出氣口2002，及與出氣口2002流體連通的進氣口2003。至少一個鼻叉頭2001包含一背襯2004，該背襯2004係經組配來停靠在病人臉部，及於該處唇部2005延伸環繞該背襯2004之後表面2006周邊之至少一部分。背襯2004係經組配來接納或保有使用者介面貼片2007。於使用中，使用者介面貼片2007可釋放式附著或連結固定至或可固定至使用者臉部的皮膚貼片2008。 In yet another embodiment, a nasal cannula configuration 2000 is presented that includes at least one nasal prong 2001 having an air outlet 2002 adapted to be inserted into a user's nostril and in fluid communication with the air outlet 2002 Air inlet 2003. At least one nasal prong 2001 includes a backing 2004 that is assembled to rest on the patient's face, and at which point the lip 2005 extends around at least a portion of the perimeter of the back surface 2004 of the backing 2004. The backing 2004 is assembled to receive or retain the user interface patch 2007. In use, the user interface patch 2007 can be releasably attached or affixed to or affixed to the skin patch 2008 of the user's face.

唇部 Lip

唇部2005大致上係作為障壁，可提供密封，諸如流體密封。但須瞭解設置唇部2005作為實體障壁，而非必要為流體密封，本身足夠防止大部分流體(諸如鼻腔或口腔黏液，或乳汁或用來洗滌使用者臉部的流體)在背襯2004下方滲漏至後表面2006。 The lip 2005 is generally a barrier that provides a seal, such as a fluid seal. However, it is important to understand that the lip 2005 is provided as a physical barrier, rather than a fluid seal, which is sufficient to prevent most fluids (such as nasal or oral mucus, or milk or fluid used to wash the user's face) from seeping beneath the backing 2004. Leaks to the back surface 2006.

優異地，唇部2005操作來防止大部分流體在背襯2004下方滲漏至後表面2006。否則此種滲漏將有損使用者介面貼片2007與使用者臉部或施用至使用者臉部的皮膚貼片2008間之黏著性或連結。此種一串列貼片提供鼻套管相對於使用者鼻孔定位的固定系統，或協助鼻套管定位在較佳位置或定位。此種流體滲漏另外變成堵塞在使用者介面貼片2007或皮膚貼片的面對介面表面；則此種貼片表面變成有氣味或黏滑而不健康。應儘可能地避免此種毀損，對使用者或其照顧者不愉悅，或甚至影像此種鼻套管維持在較佳位置的能力。環繞背襯2004之後表面2006設置此種唇部2005試圖最小化一或多個此等有害影響。 Excellently, the lip 2005 operates to prevent most of the fluid from leaking under the backing 2004 to the back surface 2006. Otherwise, such leakage will compromise the adhesion or attachment of the user interface patch 2007 to the user's face or to the skin patch 2008 applied to the user's face. Such a series of patches provides a fixation system for positioning the nasal cannula relative to the user's nostrils, or assisting in positioning the nasal cannula Good location or positioning. Such fluid leakage additionally becomes clogged on the interface surface of the user interface patch 2007 or the skin patch; then the surface of the patch becomes odorous or slippery and unhealthy. Such damage should be avoided as much as possible, unpleasant to the user or his caregiver, or even the ability of the nasal cannula to remain in a better position. Such a lip 2005 is placed around the backing 2004 after the surface 2006 to attempt to minimize one or more of these deleterious effects.

依據本實施例唇部2005可變形。舉例言之，唇部2005可成形使得部分唇部接觸使用者臉部，或皮膚貼片2008可彎曲或可撓性。藉此方式，當施壓於唇部2005時諸如藉使用者介面貼片2007與皮膚貼片2008間之接合力而施壓時，唇部2008可被允許變形來更有效地隨形於其接觸表面，改良更有效流體密封或流體障壁的可能。 The lip 2005 can be deformed in accordance with this embodiment. For example, the lip 2005 can be shaped such that a portion of the lip contacts the user's face, or the skin patch 2008 can be curved or flexible. In this manner, when pressed against the lip 2005, such as by the bonding force between the user interface patch 2007 and the skin patch 2008, the lip 2008 can be allowed to deform to more effectively follow its contact. Surfaces that improve the possibility of more effective fluid seals or fluid barriers.

此種唇部2005可至少環繞背襯2004的周邊(或部分周邊)延伸，例如環繞實質上相鄰於相聯結的叉頭之一區延伸。舉例言之，唇部2005係經組配來從背襯的後方阻隔的大部分流體係在使用者的口鼻區產生。換言之，離開使用者鼻部的鼻孔的鼻黏液或離開使用者口腔的唾液可能再滴流回鼻套管的背襯(取決於使用者頭部位置)，或甚至在母乳哺育期間乳汁從嬰兒嘴巴滲漏然後滴流至環繞鼻套管配置2000該區。又，嬰兒或使用者臉部洗沐可能產生流體滴流至環繞鼻套管2000該區。 Such a lip 2005 can extend at least around the perimeter (or portion of the perimeter) of the backing 2004, for example, around a region of the prong that is substantially adjacent to the associated junction. For example, the lip 2005 is produced by a majority of the flow system that is configured to block from the back of the backing in the mouth and nose area of the user. In other words, the nasal mucus exiting the nostrils of the user's nose or the saliva leaving the user's mouth may drips back to the back of the nasal cannula (depending on the position of the user's head), or even during breastfeeding, the milk from the baby's mouth Leakage then drip to the area around the nasal cannula configuration 2000. In addition, the baby or the user's face may have fluid dripping to the area surrounding the nasal cannula 2000.

全部此等流體(及其它非必然前述者)可能影響用來固定或定位套管至使用者臉部上的固定貼片系統之功效。又，固定系統貼片被有氣味或黏液堵塞所產生的負面影響乃不期望者。 All of these fluids (and others that are not necessarily the foregoing) may affect the effectiveness of the fixed patch system used to secure or position the cannula to the user's face. Also, the negatives of the fixed system patch are blocked by odor or mucus. The impact is not expected.

據此，於一個實施例中，優先設置一唇部2005環繞背襯2004之後表面2006從接近或相鄰鼻叉頭2001或使用者鼻孔延伸至其外側一區的至少該區。於此種情況下，唇部2005可能並非全然環繞背襯周邊延伸。 Accordingly, in one embodiment, a lip 2005 is preferably positioned around the backing 2004 after the surface 2006 extends from at least the adjacent or adjacent nasal prongs 2001 or the user's nostrils to at least the region of the outer region thereof. In this case, the lip 2005 may not extend completely around the perimeter of the backing.

於其它實施例中，唇部可從一串列較小型或分段的唇部形成，該等分段可能或可能非彼此相毗連來協助形成障壁或密封。舉例言之，如第35圖所示，可設置一串列分段的唇部，一起環繞背襯2004之後表面2006的部分或全部延伸。唇部2005可由一串列一或多個分開唇部產生或形成，諸如第35圖所示。又復，此等分段唇部在形成唇部2005時可彼此相鄰、毗連、或甚至彼此重疊。 In other embodiments, the lip may be formed from a series of smaller or segmented lips that may or may not be adjacent to each other to assist in forming a barrier or seal. For example, as shown in Fig. 35, a series of segmented lips may be provided that extend around a portion or all of the surface 2006 of the backing 2004. The lip 2005 can be created or formed from a series of one or more separate lips, such as shown in FIG. Again, the segmented lips may be adjacent to each other, adjoining, or even overlapping each other when forming the lip 2005.

藉此方式，唇部可共同形成流體入侵的障壁或密封。 In this way, the lips can collectively form a barrier or seal for fluid intrusion.

但須瞭解唇部2005可設置來全然環繞背襯周邊延伸。於此種情況下，唇部2005將為循環無端唇部。 However, it must be understood that the lip 2005 can be placed to extend around the perimeter of the backing. In this case, the lip 2005 will be a looped endless lip.

唇部可被形成(或處理成)斥水特性或屬性，藉此更進一步協助減少液體通過唇部障壁。 The lip can be formed (or treated) into a water repellent property or property, thereby further assisting in reducing liquid flow through the lip barrier.

接觸使用者皮膚的唇部部分可以是湯匙形。舉例言之，唇部可具有輪廓外形有效地提供一對平行隔開唇，該唇整體的一外周唇及一內周唇。藉此方式，一組唇部各自接觸使用者皮膚，輔助提供液體障壁或封。也須瞭解可利用一串平行唇部。 The lip portion that contacts the user's skin can be spoon shaped. For example, the lip may have a contoured shape to effectively provide a pair of parallel spaced lips, a peripheral lip and an inner peripheral lip. In this way, a set of lips each contact the skin of the user, assisting in providing a fluid barrier or seal. It is also important to understand that a series of parallel lips can be utilized.

如前述，背襯2004可呈實質上平面或平坦或甚至有輪廓(諸如第28-34圖所示預型曲線)背襯，係經組配來停靠在使用者臉部。背襯2004大致上可從至少一個鼻叉頭2001向外側延伸，遠離使用者鼻中膈。此種背襯2004可協助操作為鼻叉頭2001在使用者鼻孔內的穩定件。就此點而言，此種背襯2004可包括於其它實施例中所述各項肋特徵。 As previously mentioned, the backing 2004 can be substantially planar or flat or even The backings, such as the pre-curves shown in Figures 28-34, are assembled to rest on the user's face. The backing 2004 can extend generally outwardly from at least one of the nasal prongs 2001 away from the user's nose. Such a backing 2004 can assist in the operation of the stabilizer for the nasal prongs 2001 within the user's nostrils. In this regard, such a backing 2004 can include the various rib features described in other embodiments.

也須瞭解本實施例之鼻套管配置2000可具有一對鼻叉頭2001來***使用者鼻孔，各個叉頭2001具有相鄰的或相聯結的背襯2004。當設置一對叉頭2001時，叉頭可彼此獨立，或可利用線束來將叉頭結構接合在一起而提供額外穩定度，如先前於其它實施例所述。 It will also be appreciated that the nasal cannula configuration 2000 of the present embodiment can have a pair of nasal prongs 2001 for insertion into a user's nostrils, each having an adjacent or associated backing 2004. When a pair of prongs 2001 are provided, the prongs can be independent of one another, or a harness can be utilized to join the prong structures together to provide additional stability, as previously described in other embodiments.

本實施例之套管2000可額外包含如此處所述流體連結(或一體成形)管子100、200、400、1100的各項特徵，及/或可運用如此處所述使用者介面貼片及皮膚貼片的固定系統500、600，及/或如此處所述許可進氣口流體連通至加強醫用管100、200。又復，須瞭解鼻叉頭2001可以是如此處前文所述任一種叉頭形狀或組態，包括參考第25A-27B圖之解剖形狀叉頭。 The sleeve 2000 of the present embodiment may additionally include various features of the fluidly coupled (or integrally formed) tubes 100, 200, 400, 1100 as described herein, and/or may utilize user interface patches and skin as described herein. The patch securing system 500, 600, and/or the inlet port is fluidly connected to the reinforced medical tube 100, 200 as described herein. Again, it will be appreciated that the nasal prongs 2001 may be of any of the prong shapes or configurations described above, including reference to the anatomical prongs of Figures 25A-27B.

鼻套管2000之一個實施例係如第28-34圖所示。 One embodiment of nasal cannula 2000 is shown in Figures 28-34.

第28及29圖顯示有背襯2004連結固定至使用者臉部的皮膚貼片2008之鼻套管配置2000。唇部2005顯示為接觸皮膚貼片2008，藉此提供流體障壁，否則流體可能滲漏至使用者介面貼片2007固定位置的背襯2004及後表面2006底側。如圖所示，使用者介面貼片2007係位在唇部2005的內側。 Figures 28 and 29 show a nasal cannula configuration 2000 with a back patch 2004 attached to the skin patch 2008 of the user's face. The lip 2005 is shown in contact with the skin patch 2008, thereby providing a fluid barrier that would otherwise leak to the backside 2004 and the back side 2006 of the user interface patch 2007. As shown, the user interface patch 2007 is positioned on the inside of the lip 2005.

第30-34圖顯示鼻套管2000之進一步細節。 Figures 30-34 show further details of the nasal cannula 2000.

如第31及34圖所示，後表面2006初始不設置使用者介面貼片，亦即後表面2006係經組配來接納或固定使用者介面貼片2007。此種使用者介面貼片2007可藉黏著劑或其它適當連結而連結至後表面2006。一旦貼片就位，則準備連結至或接納皮膚貼片。 As shown in Figures 31 and 34, the rear surface 2006 is initially provided with no user interface patches, i.e., the back surface 2006 is assembled to receive or secure the user interface patch 2007. Such user interface patch 2007 can be joined to the back surface 2006 by an adhesive or other suitable attachment. Once the patch is in place, it is ready to be attached to or receive the skin patch.

於一個形式中，使用者介面貼片可以是二部件式連結系統的一部件，例如鉤與環系統的環。於此種情況下，皮膚貼片2008的面對介面之該表面將包含鉤，鉤可嚙合使用者介面貼片的環。參考第32圖例示說明後表面2006固定有環的使用者介面貼片，準備連結至皮膚貼片的鉤。 In one form, the user interface patch can be a component of a two-part linkage system, such as a loop of a hook and loop system. In this case, the surface of the skin patch 2008 facing the interface will include a hook that engages the loop of the user interface patch. Referring to Fig. 32, a user interface patch in which the rear surface 2006 is fixed with a loop is prepared, and a hook attached to the skin patch is prepared.

第33圖顯示貫穿具有皮膚貼片之鉤2009嚙合使用者介面貼片之環2010之套管2000的剖面圖。也顯示管腔2011或氣體通道讓氣體供給套管的進氣口遞送至鼻叉頭2001的出氣口2002。 Figure 33 shows a cross-sectional view of the cannula 2000 of the ring 2010 engaging the user interface patch through the hook 2009 with the skin patch. It is also shown that the lumen 2011 or gas passage allows the air inlet of the gas supply sleeve to be delivered to the air outlet 2002 of the nasal prong 2001.

固定系統 Fixed system

用以固定使用者介面及/或使用者介面管子至病人的固定系統係例示說明第15至17圖。固定系統500係顯示為支持嬰兒臉上的鼻套管。 A fixed system for securing the user interface and/or the user interface tube to the patient is illustrated in Figures 15-17. The fixation system 500 is shown to support the nasal cannula on the baby's face.

有利地，系統提供大致上更快且更改良或簡化的安裝使用者介面於使用者定位。又，此等效果也促成當使用者在不同治療間循環(諸如氣體治療例如連續正壓呼吸輔助器(CPAP)或高流量應用)時施用其它使用者介面或從使用者移開使用者介面的改良或簡化。 Advantageously, the system provides a substantially faster and well modified or simplified installation user interface for user positioning. Moreover, these effects also contribute to the application of other user interfaces or removal of the user interface from the user when the user cycles between different treatments, such as gas therapy such as continuous positive pressure breathing assist (CPAP) or high flow applications. Improved or simplified.

有些使用者介面特別設置來與所述實施例之系統互動或因應。另外，未經修正的使用者介面可藉所述實施例因應且可相當容易定位，安裝程序涉及之時間極少。 Some user interfaces are specifically arranged to interact or respond to the systems of the described embodiments. In addition, the uncorrected user interface can be adapted to the embodiment and can be fairly easily located, and the installation procedure involves very little time.

於由固定系統所提供之多個實施例中，此種系統可供介面快速定位至使用者，且可提供介面牢靠的定位。 In various embodiments provided by the fastening system, such a system allows for quick positioning of the interface to the user and provides a secure interface for positioning.

容易定位的使用者介面對使用者特別有用。提供系統讓照顧者(例如護士)可以單手施用固定系統，特別於介面的使用者為嬰兒時尤為有利。 User-friendly devices that are easy to locate are particularly useful for users. A system is provided to allow a caregiver (e.g., a nurse) to apply the fixation system with one hand, particularly when the user of the interface is a baby.

此外於另一實施例中，固定系統提供使用者介面固定至使用者的第一層次固定。舉例言之，此種第一層次固定可以是第15至17圖所示。當使用者要求額外或更高的使用者介面定位或固定之安全度時，可運用第二層次的介面固定。此種額外層次可藉上方施用貼片，諸如利用貼片660。此種貼片660可以是黏膠貼片且可裝設在使用者介面及/或管子頂上及黏著至皮膚貼片550之一部分。 In still another embodiment, the fixation system provides a first level of fixation that the user interface is secured to the user. For example, such a first level of fixation may be as shown in Figures 15-17. A second level of interface fixation can be used when the user requires additional or higher user interface positioning or fixed security. Such additional levels may be applied to the patch by the top, such as with the patch 660. Such patch 660 can be an adhesive patch and can be mounted on the user interface and/or the top of the tube and adhered to a portion of the skin patch 550.

固定系統500包含二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置551。可釋放式連結配置551作用在一對貼片間，分別地固定至病人及使用者介面。 The fixation system 500 includes a two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration 551. The releasable link configuration 551 acts between a pair of patches and is secured to the patient and user interface, respectively.

第一貼片為皮膚貼片550黏著或以其它方式附接至病人皮膚。皮膚貼片具有面對使用者皮膚的使用者側及面對使用者介面的介面側。皮膚貼片550的使用者側可藉敏感性皮膚黏著劑諸如親水膠體附接至使用者皮膚。皮膚貼片的使用者介面側設有二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置551的第一部件553。 The first patch is adhered or otherwise attached to the patient's skin by the skin patch 550. The skin patch has a user side facing the user's skin and an interface side facing the user interface. The user side of the skin patch 550 can be attached to the user's skin by a sensitive skin adhesive such as a hydrophilic gel. The user interface side of the dermal patch is provided with a first component 553 of a two-part releasable attachment or attachment arrangement 551.

第二貼片為使用者介面貼片552。使用者介面貼片552也有病人側及介面側。當系統500嚙合時使用者介面貼片552的病人側係設置相鄰皮膚貼片。二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置的互補第二部件553係固定至使用者介面貼片552的病人側，使得當貼片550、552接近時二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置551的個別部件容易嚙合。使用者介面貼片552之介面側係固定至使用者介面。使用者介面貼片可與使用者介面整合一體或適當地黏合。 The second patch is a user interface patch 552. The user interface patch 552 also has a patient side and an interface side. The patient side of the user interface patch 552 is positioned adjacent the skin patch when the system 500 is engaged. A complementary second component 553 of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration is secured to the patient side of the user interface patch 552 such that the two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration when the patches 550, 552 are proximate The individual components of 551 are easily engaged. The interface side of the user interface patch 552 is secured to the user interface. The user interface patch can be integrated or properly bonded to the user interface.

使用者介面貼片552之一部分或一角隅可包括未附接至皮膚貼片550的一區。其通用目的係為了允許一區(或一翅片)更易由使用者或照顧者抓握來從皮膚貼片移開或脫離該介面。舉例言之，背襯2004也包含此種角隅區。 A portion or corner of the user interface patch 552 can include an area that is not attached to the skin patch 550. The general purpose is to allow a zone (or a fin) to be more easily grasped by a user or caregiver to remove or detach the interface from the dermal patch. For example, the backing 2004 also includes such a corner region.

二部件式可釋放式附接或連結配置551可包含鉤與環材料(諸如維克羅(Velcro))、一磁鐵或一磁鐵陣列設置於有孔適當排列的個別貼片上、黏著劑配置，當兩貼片被加壓黏合或耦合另一個適當離型紙時作動。皮膚貼片550之介面側可具有鉤或環材料中之一者，而使用者介面貼片552之病人側有鉤或環材料中之另一者，使得皮膚貼片及使用者介面貼片係可釋放式地彼此附接或連結。 The two-part releasable attachment or attachment arrangement 551 can comprise a hook and loop material (such as Velcro), a magnet or an array of magnets disposed on individual patches having appropriate holes, and an adhesive arrangement. Actuates when the two patches are pressure bonded or coupled to another suitable release liner. The interface side of the skin patch 550 can have one of a hook or loop material, and the patient side of the user interface patch 552 has the other of the hook or loop material such that the skin patch and the user interface patch system Releasably attached or attached to each other.

當述及鉤與環材料時，表示寬廣多種區域型機械扣件中之任一者。舉例言之，維克羅產品範圍包括鉤與環產品，於該處鉤組件包括豎立的尼龍鉤(成形為貫穿織造背襯片料的切開環)其嚙合任何互補環堆材料。維克羅產品範圍也包括凸起鉤產品，典型地尺寸較小且匹配「毛絨絨的」非織纖維背襯材料。此等鉤材料係設計來與一定範圍的環基體一起工作，於某些情況下，此等鉤材料也係用作為環基體。其它類似的系統包括得自美國明尼蘇達州聖保羅3M的雙鎖(Dual-Lock)可重覆開閤扣件系統。此等可重覆開閤扣件系統的共通特徵是嚙合在該系統兩部件間的任何接觸部分。由於有多個連接件分散遍布產品面積，故不要求個別連接件的精密對準。本領域內部寬廣範圍的可釋放式扣件系統可用在可釋放式附接系統來提供皮膚貼片與使用者介面間的可釋放式附接。 When referring to hook and loop materials, it refers to any of a wide variety of regional mechanical fasteners. For example, the VELCRO product range includes hook and loop products where the hook assembly includes an upstanding nylon hook (formed as a slit ring extending through the woven backing sheet) that engages any complementary loop stack material. The VELCRO product range also includes raised hook products, typically small in size and matching "fleece" Non-woven fabric backing material. These hook materials are designed to work with a range of ring substrates, and in some cases, such hook materials are also used as ring substrates. Other similar systems include the Dual-Lock re-opening and fastening system from 3M St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. A common feature of such repeatable closure fastener systems is the engagement of any contact portion between the two components of the system. Since a plurality of connectors are dispersed throughout the product area, precise alignment of individual connectors is not required. A wide range of releasable fastener systems within the art can be used in releasable attachment systems to provide a releasable attachment between the skin patch and the user interface.

二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統可以適當黏結劑黏合至皮膚貼片的介面側，及占用皮膚貼片的介面側表面積高達100%或少於約90%，或約85%，或約75%，或約60%，或約50%，或約40%，或約30%，或約20%，或約10%。 A two-part releasable attachment or attachment system can adhere the appropriate adhesive to the interface side of the dermal patch and occupy an interface side surface area of the dermal patch of up to 100% or less, or about 85%, or about 75%, or about 60%, or about 50%, or about 40%, or about 30%, or about 20%, or about 10%.

依據若干實施例，皮膚貼片550大致上為平面襯墊，具有小於其寬度及長度二者的厚度。於若干實施例中，該襯墊具有總體卵形，但可呈其它形狀。 According to several embodiments, the dermal patch 550 is generally a planar liner having a thickness that is less than both its width and length. In several embodiments, the pad has an overall oval shape but may have other shapes.

襯墊包括二部件式可釋放式附接系統551之第一部件553。於若干實施例中，皮膚貼片的結構為可釋放式附接系統之第一部件553包含一基體及設置橫過基體面積的多個扣件(具有有效鉤、有效環或其它元件)。基體係固定至皮膚貼片的本體。於若干實施例中，基體係藉黏著劑固定或於皮膚貼片形成期間藉直接黏合固定。 The liner includes a first component 553 of a two-part releasable attachment system 551. In several embodiments, the first component 553 of the dermal patch having a releasable attachment system includes a base and a plurality of fasteners (having effective hooks, effective loops or other elements) disposed across the area of the base. The base system is secured to the body of the dermal patch. In some embodiments, the base system is fixed by an adhesive or by direct bonding during formation of the skin patch.

於若干實施例中，基體面積係小於皮膚貼片面積，且係定位在皮膚貼片上使其不會達到皮膚貼片之任何邊緣。藉此方式，環繞基體周邊，基體邊緣從皮膚貼片之邊緣擴延。 In some embodiments, the area of the substrate is less than the area of the dermal patch and is positioned on the dermal patch such that it does not reach any of the dermal patches edge. In this way, around the periphery of the substrate, the edge of the substrate is extended from the edge of the dermal patch.

貼片 Patch

於若干實施例中，二部件式可釋放式附接系統的第一部件之基體為可撓性，使得基體平面可彎折來隨形於一個方向彎曲的表面。但基體典型地並非也可伸展來隨形於二正交方向彎曲的表面。但皮膚貼片的襯墊可以是可伸展且可隨形於多於一個方向彎曲的表面，諸如可隨形於佩戴於病人體的輪廓外形。 In several embodiments, the base of the first component of the two-part releasable attachment system is flexible such that the base plane can be bent to conform to a curved surface in one direction. However, the substrate is typically not stretchable to conform to the surface curved in two orthogonal directions. However, the liner of the dermal patch can be a surface that is stretchable and can be curved in more than one direction, such as a contour that can be worn on the patient's body.

依據若干實施例，此項困難可藉設置二部件式可釋放式附接系統的第一部件553而緩和，該第一部件之形式為其中基體部係由至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽而分割成多區，使得基體部之不同部件可獨立地彎曲，故基體部之總體形式可變形來實質上匹配於二方向彎曲的表面。即便基體部在其個別位置只在一個方向彎曲也屬此種情況。 According to several embodiments, this difficulty may be mitigated by providing a first component 553 of a two-part releasable attachment system in the form of a base portion having at least one slit or at least one slotted Dividing into multiple zones such that the different components of the base portion are independently bendable, the overall form of the base portion can be deformed to substantially match the curved surface in both directions. This is the case even if the base portion is bent in only one direction at its individual position.

此種形式之實例係例示說明於第36B至36R圖。皮膚貼片之襯墊輪廓係例示說明於第36A圖。此項組態特別可用於複合彎曲為最大問題的形狀類型，此種類型乃基體的二或多個彎較為容易交互作用的形狀。典型地此等形狀為胖、肥矮、肥、又短又胖或又短又肥而不細長。舉例言之，此種型別之形狀將具有相對於面積的周長短。若為凹面或周邊中空，則考慮虛擬周邊，此乃該形狀外側的最短包圍路徑，該等形狀將具有此種虛擬周邊長度平方對該形狀面積之比值小。圓具有的最低比為約12.6：1，方形具有約16：1之比，2對1矩形具有18：1比值。雖然較為細長的形狀具有較高比，舉例言之，5對1矩形具有周長平方對面積比為29：1。於若干實施例中，將參考第36B至36R圖作說明的改良優異地用於具有最短包圍周邊長度平方對周邊內部面積之比小於25的貼片形狀。於其它實施例中，將參考第36B至36R圖作說明的改良優異地用於具有最短包圍周邊長度平方對基體涵蓋面積之比小於25的可釋放式附接基體部。 Examples of such forms are illustrated in Figures 36B through 36R. The liner profile of the dermal patch is illustrated in Figure 36A. This configuration is particularly useful for shape types where composite bending is the biggest problem, and this type is a shape in which two or more bends of the substrate are more likely to interact. Typically these shapes are fat, fat, short, fat, short and fat or short and fat and not slender. For example, the shape of this type will have a short circumference relative to the area. If the concave surface or the periphery is hollow, the virtual periphery is considered, which is the shortest surrounding path outside the shape, and the shapes have such a ratio of the square of the virtual peripheral length to the area of the shape. The circle has a minimum ratio of about 12.6:1, and the square has A ratio of approximately 16:1, a 2-to-1 rectangle has an 18:1 ratio. Although the relatively elongated shape has a higher ratio, for example, a 5-to-1 rectangle has a circumference-to-square ratio of 29:1. In several embodiments, the improvements illustrated with reference to Figures 36B through 36R are excellently used for patch shapes having a minimum enclosed perimeter length square to perimeter internal area ratio of less than 25. In other embodiments, the improvements illustrated with reference to Figures 36B through 36R are excellently used for releasable attachment base portions having a minimum enclosed perimeter length squared to base cover area ratio of less than 25.

如同第36A-36R圖之變化例，基體可成形為多個非連續部件，但基體的較佳形式為單一連續部件。 As with the variation of Figures 36A-36R, the substrate can be formed into a plurality of discrete components, but the preferred form of the substrate is a single continuous component.

於若干實施例中，可釋放式附接基體部實質上涵蓋皮膚貼片550的全部面積。於其它實施例中，基體部實質上涵蓋皮膚貼片的大部分面積，例如50%或以上面積、60%或以上面積、70%或以上面積、或80%或以上的皮膚貼片面積。 In several embodiments, the releasable attachment base portion substantially covers the entire area of the skin patch 550. In other embodiments, the base portion substantially covers a majority of the area of the dermal patch, such as 50% or more area, 60% or more area, 70% or more area, or 80% or more skin patch area.

參考第36A圖，於若干實施例中，皮膚貼片550包括在一端有個小的外側延伸部3600之大致上橢圓或卵形本體3602。於較佳實施例中，此一形狀不具銳角。圓化的或半徑化的角隅或彎曲緣比銳角更不易被掀起。於扣件基體的多個具體實施例中，扣件基體包括總體形狀大致上匹配皮膚貼片550的總體形狀，包括延伸入延伸部3600。 Referring to Figure 36A, in several embodiments, the dermal patch 550 includes a generally elliptical or oval body 3602 having a small outer extension 3600 at one end. In a preferred embodiment, the shape does not have an acute angle. A rounded or radiused corner or curved edge is less likely to be picked up than an acute angle. In various embodiments of the fastener base, the fastener base includes an overall shape that generally matches the overall shape of the skin patch 550, including extending into the extension 3600.

於第36B、36F、36G及36H圖之具體實施例中，基體部不會全然延伸入皮膚貼片550邊緣。環繞該邊緣之至少一部分，狹窄區段維持在皮膚貼片邊緣與基體邊緣間。此一狹窄區段可環繞基體整個周邊延伸。於若干實施例中，諸如第36B圖之實施例中，在皮膚貼片550邊緣與基體邊緣間之此一區段在某些位置可比其它位置更寬。舉例言之，於第36B圖中，設置較寬區段3615意圖定位在遠離鼻子該端。如此提供附接在較接近鼻子的區段，但允許使用者在較遠離鼻子的區段開始撕離而釋放可釋放式扣件。對第36C至36R圖之其它實例可提供皮膚貼片上的基體大小及定位配置。舉例言之，於各個情況下，實例組態可建構至皮膚貼片的較小區且定位較接近皮膚貼片的鼻端。 In the specific embodiment of Figures 36B, 36F, 36G, and 36H, the base portion does not extend completely into the edge of the skin patch 550. Around at least a portion of the edge, the narrow section is maintained between the edge of the skin patch and the edge of the substrate. This narrow section can extend around the entire circumference of the substrate. In several embodiments, such as the embodiment of Figure 36B, such a segment between the edge of the skin patch 550 and the edge of the substrate may be wider at some locations than at other locations. For example, in Figure 36B, the wider section 3615 is intended to be positioned away from the end of the nose. This provides a section that is attached closer to the nose, but allows the user to tear away from the section farther away from the nose to release the releasable fastener. Other examples of Figures 36C through 36R can provide a substrate size and positioning configuration on the dermal patch. For example, in each case, the example configuration can be constructed into a smaller area of the skin patch and positioned closer to the nose of the skin patch.

其它具體實施例的大小也可不延伸至皮膚貼片邊緣。大致上，於第36B至36R圖之實施例中，基體部包含蹲伏的總體形狀，占有經拉伸周邊(包圍該形狀的最短路徑)內部面積的高百分比。概略言之，基體部係成形為一個本體，但也可由多個緊密交織的少數本體(例如兩個本體)形成，諸如第36R圖。於此本體內部，基體係藉至少一個開槽或開縫而劃分為多部及/或細長形狀，使得基體的相鄰部分(或子部)係橫過該開槽、開縫或間隙相對。取決於開槽、開縫或間隙(或多個開槽、開縫或間隙)之配置，除了彎曲或成形為複合曲線外，基體允許下方皮膚貼片於一或多個方向拉伸。然後參考不同的基體部及組態，將描述若干醒目特徵及特性。 Other embodiments may also not extend to the edge of the dermal patch. In general, in the embodiment of Figures 36B to 36R, the base portion includes the overall shape of the crouch, occupying a high percentage of the internal area of the stretched perimeter (the shortest path surrounding the shape). In summary, the base portion is shaped as a body, but may also be formed from a plurality of closely intertwined bodies (e.g., two bodies), such as Figure 36R. Inside the body, the base system is divided into a plurality of sections and/or elongated shapes by at least one slot or slit such that adjacent portions (or subsections) of the base are traversed through the slots, slits or gaps. . Depending on the configuration of the slot, slit or gap (or multiple slots, slits or gaps), the base allows the lower skin patch to be stretched in one or more directions, in addition to being bent or shaped into a composite curve. Then with reference to the different base parts and configurations, several eye-catching features and characteristics will be described.

各個情況下，描述實施例之某些面向。使用此等面向可建構不同變化。一個實施例之面向容易地組合其它實施例之面向。開縫或開槽之配置可定向於其它方向，或可以是鏡像或反向。 In some cases, some aspects of the embodiments are described. Use these to construct different changes. The aspects of one embodiment are readily combined with the orientation of other embodiments. Slotted or slotted configurations can be oriented in other directions, or Can be mirrored or reversed.

第36B圖之基體3603大致上為蜿蜒。基體具有相鄰於皮膚貼片第一端3304的一端及相鄰於或朝向皮膚貼片第二端3305的第二端。基體係成形為一串列回擺回路被開縫3306分割。3306可垂直於端3304與3305間之一線或以某個其它角度夾角。舉例言之，開縫3306可夾角使得各開縫的上端比各開縫的下端更靠近第一端3304，或反之亦然，各開縫的下端比各開縫的上端更靠近第一端3304。可能至少三個開縫，至少四個開縫，或至少五個開縫。蜿蜒形可提供在基體部第一端與基體部第二端間最短的未切割路徑乃此等位置間的實際線性距離的至少兩倍。 The base 3603 of Fig. 36B is substantially 蜿蜒. The base has an end adjacent the first end 3304 of the dermal patch and a second end adjacent to or toward the second end 3305 of the dermal patch. The base system is shaped as a series of return swing circuits that are split by slits 3306. 3306 can be perpendicular to one of the lines between ends 3304 and 3305 or at some other angle. For example, the slits 3306 can be angled such that the upper ends of the slits are closer to the first end 3304 than the lower ends of the slits, or vice versa, the lower ends of the slits being closer to the first end 3304 than the upper ends of the slits . There may be at least three slits, at least four slits, or at least five slits. The dome shape provides a shortest uncut path between the first end of the base portion and the second end of the base portion that is at least twice the actual linear distance between the positions.

蜿蜒形的開縫串列提供蜿蜒路徑之交錯部，該交錯部可在不同方向彎曲來使得基體隨形於下方複合曲面。舉例言之，回彎部3307可與筆直部3308獨立地彎曲，皮膚貼片襯墊外表面被容許於二正交方向彎曲凸起。 The split-shaped slit series provides an interlaced portion of the meandering path that can be bent in different directions to cause the substrate to conform to the underlying composite curved surface. For example, the bend portion 3307 can be bent independently of the straight portion 3308, and the outer surface of the skin patch pad is allowed to bend in two orthogonal directions.

基體3603的蜿蜒形包括彎曲或半徑化角隅。彎曲或半徑化角隅比較銳角更不易例如因意外接觸而掀起。對第36B至36R圖例示說明之任一個實施例可做類似修正。 The dome shape of the base body 3603 includes a curved or radiused corner. Curved or radiused corners are more difficult to pick up than accidental contact, for example. A similar correction can be made to any of the embodiments illustrated in the figures 36B to 36R.

第36C圖之基體部廣義言之係相似於第36B圖之基體部。圖示基體部3309係完全覆蓋皮膚貼片。一端填補皮膚貼片的第一端3304，而另一端達到皮膚貼片的另一端3305。一串列交錯開縫3310抵達基體部的交錯緣而使蜿蜒本體在兩端3304及3305間延伸。第36C圖例示說明之基體部具有大致上與第36B圖之基體部相同的撓性特性。 The base portion of Fig. 36C is broadly similar to the base portion of Fig. 36B. The illustrated base portion 3309 completely covers the skin patch. One end fills the first end 3304 of the skin patch and the other end reaches the other end 3305 of the skin patch. A series of interlaced slits 3310 arrive at the staggered edges of the base portion to extend the crucible body between the ends 3304 and 3305. The base portion illustrated in Fig. 36C has substantially the same flexibility characteristics as the base portion of Fig. 36B.

第36D圖之基體部大體上具有與第36C圖之基體部相同結構，但第36D圖之基體部3311包括開縫3312，該開縫在上端比下端更遠離鼻端3304，而第36C圖之基體部的開縫3310在上端比下端更接近鼻端3304。 The base portion of Fig. 36D has substantially the same structure as the base portion of Fig. 36C, but the base portion 3311 of Fig. 36D includes a slit 3312 which is further away from the nose end 3304 than the lower end at the upper end, and the 36C The slit 3310 of the base portion is closer to the nose end 3304 than the lower end at the upper end.

其它相似蜿蜒形狀係由第36G圖之基體部3313及第36H圖之基體部3318提供。於此等情況下，沿基體部縱向設置窄開槽來分別地將基體部分開成一串列相鄰島3321及3322。開槽3318、3319係比前述實施例的開縫更寬。一串列窄橋3323及3324分別地接合在島3321及3322間，使得貼片形成連續蜿蜒結構。連續蜿蜒結構或單塊式結構改良基體部定位在皮膚貼片上的容易度。 Other similar 蜿蜒 shapes are provided by the base portion 3313 of Fig. 36G and the base portion 3318 of Fig. 36H. In such a case, a narrow slot is provided along the longitudinal direction of the base portion to separately open the base portion into a series of adjacent islands 3321 and 3322. The slots 3318, 3319 are wider than the slits of the previous embodiments. A series of narrow bridges 3323 and 3324 are respectively joined between the islands 3321 and 3322 such that the patch forms a continuous meandering structure. The continuous 蜿蜒 structure or the monolithic structure improves the ease with which the base portion is positioned on the dermal patch.

於第36G圖之實施例中，開槽3319實質上正交於皮膚貼片末端3304與3305間之一線定向。於第36H圖中，類似第36C圖，開槽3320係定向為其上端比下端更接近鼻端3304。於此等實施例中，各橋3323、3324之寬度係遠小於開槽長度。舉例言之，平均橋部寬度可小於開槽平均長度的0.2或小於0.1。 In the embodiment of Figure 36G, the slot 3319 is oriented substantially orthogonal to a line between the skin patch ends 3304 and 3305. In Figure 36H, similar to Figure 36C, the slot 3320 is oriented with its upper end closer to the nose end 3304 than the lower end. In these embodiments, the width of each of the bridges 3323, 3324 is much smaller than the slot length. For example, the average bridge width may be less than 0.2 or less than 0.1 of the average length of the slot.

其它蜿蜒實施例將參考第36M、36O及36E圖描述如下。 Other 蜿蜒 embodiments will be described below with reference to Figures 36M, 36O and 36E.

包括一串列島藉橋接連的另一個基體配置係例示說明於第36F圖。於本實施例中，基體部3325包括島3326及開槽3327。橋3328連結在各島間。於該例示說明之形式中，第36F圖之橋係沿端3304與3305間之中線定位。此種配置可描述為具有一中心構件且有從該構件兩側延伸的一串列葉部。於該具體實施例中，開槽3327從各緣等距向內延伸。該等開槽係定向為實質上垂直端3304與3305間之線。開槽3327從對準軸線兩相對側的邊緣向內延伸。另外，開槽3327可以交錯。如同第36H及36B至36D圖，開槽3327可以相對於端3304與3305間之線為非正交角定向。 Another substrate configuration including a series of island bridges is illustrated in Figure 36F. In the present embodiment, the base portion 3325 includes an island 3326 and a slot 3327. Bridge 3328 is connected between the islands. In the illustrated form, the bridge of Figure 36F is positioned along the midline between ends 3304 and 3305. Such a configuration can be described as having a central member and having a string extending from both sides of the member Column leaves. In this particular embodiment, the slots 3327 extend inwardly from the edges. The slotted lines are oriented as lines between substantially vertical ends 3304 and 3305. Slots 3327 extend inwardly from edges on opposite sides of the alignment axis. Additionally, the slots 3327 can be staggered. As with Figures 36H and 36B through 36D, the slot 3327 can be oriented at a non-orthogonal angle relative to the line between the ends 3304 and 3305.

於第36B、36C、36D、及36F至36H圖之配置中，開槽或開縫係實質上彼此平行定向。於第36E圖之配置中，一串列開縫3329及3330係係於基體部的相對兩側延伸。於本實施例中，第一組開縫3329係相對於第二組開縫3330以非平行角定向。更明確言之，於該具體實施例中，開縫3329的上端係比下端更遠離皮膚貼片之端3304，而開槽3330的上端係比下端更接近皮膚貼片之端3304。於若干實施例中，開縫3329及3330通過基體部的中線(從端3304延伸至端3305之中線)，使得端3304與3305間並無直線路徑。開縫3329及3330形成鯡魚骨圖案。 In the configurations of Figures 36B, 36C, 36D, and 36F to 36H, the slots or slits are oriented substantially parallel to each other. In the configuration of Figure 36E, a series of slits 3329 and 3330 extend over opposite sides of the base portion. In the present embodiment, the first set of slits 3329 are oriented at a non-parallel angle relative to the second set of slits 3330. More specifically, in this particular embodiment, the upper end of the slit 3329 is further from the end 3304 of the skin patch than the lower end, and the upper end of the slot 3330 is closer to the end 3304 of the skin patch than the lower end. In some embodiments, the slits 3329 and 3330 pass through the centerline of the base portion (from the end 3304 to the end of the end 3305) such that there is no linear path between the ends 3304 and 3305. The slits 3329 and 3330 form a squid bone pattern.

第36B至36H圖所述實施例大體上為規則圖案。第36I圖例示說明具有較不規則圖案之實施例。於此實施例中，基體部3331實質上遮蓋皮膚貼片的全部表面且藉不規則開縫配置分割。舉例言之，開縫3333從一個緣相鄰端3304以約略S字形延伸，從基體部3331的任一側產生串列交插指。第二開縫3333從皮膚貼片的基體相鄰端3305的一緣延伸。此開縫形式包括一角隅或一狗腿，且在交叉點3334劃分成十字開縫3335。開縫3332及3333將基體部3331面積劃分成約略等寬的多區或多區段，具有交插指及長接合部。於此實施例中，開縫大半整合至基體部3331，只連結至基體部3331邊緣在兩個位置。 The embodiments described in Figures 36B through 36H are generally in a regular pattern. Figure 36I illustrates an embodiment with a more irregular pattern. In this embodiment, the base portion 3331 substantially covers the entire surface of the dermal patch and is divided by an irregular slit configuration. For example, the slit 3333 extends from a rim adjacent end 3304 in an approximately S-shape to produce a tandem interdigitated finger from either side of the base portion 3331. The second slit 3333 extends from an edge of the proximal end 3305 of the skin patch. This slotted form includes a corner or a dogleg and is divided into a cross slit 3335 at an intersection 3334. The slits 3332 and 3333 divide the area of the base portion 3331 into a plurality of regions or a plurality of segments of approximately equal width, and have interdigitated fingers and long joint portions. In this embodiment, the slit is mostly integrated into the base portion 3331, and is joined only to the edge of the base portion 3331 at two positions.

交插指的相似配置在第36J圖之基體部3336及第36R圖之基體部3337明顯。在第35J圖之基體部3336中，具有小型寬度的單一窄開槽3337從基體相鄰端305的一緣以蜿蜒路徑沿基體部縱向延伸至相鄰緣端3304。於此一實施例中，單一開槽3337只在一個位置碰上基體部3336邊緣。開槽3337將基體部3336劃分成兩大部，各自包括一串列指3338及3339。指3338及3339係交插。開槽3337位置及回彎部3341的長腳方向讓指3338及3339沿橫過但與端3304與3305間之一線夾角的方向定向。 The similar arrangement of the interleaved fingers is apparent in the base portion 3336 of Fig. 36J and the base portion 3337 of the 36R diagram. In the base portion 3336 of Fig. 35J, a single narrow slot 3337 having a small width extends from the edge of the adjacent end 305 of the substrate in a meandering path along the longitudinal direction of the base portion to the adjacent edge end 3304. In this embodiment, the single slot 3337 hits the edge of the base portion 3336 only at one location. The slot 3337 divides the base portion 3336 into two major portions, each including a series of fingers 3338 and 3339. Refers to the intersection of 3338 and 3339. The slot 3337 position and the long leg direction of the bend portion 3341 direct the fingers 3338 and 3339 in a direction transverse to but at an angle to one of the ends 3304 and 3305.

於第36R圖例示說明之另一實施例中，單一蜿蜒開槽3342從開槽3337上緣延伸至開槽3337下緣。開槽3342係於包括筆直部3343及回彎部3344的蜿蜒路徑上延伸。如此將開槽3337劃分成二橫向分開部，各自包括一細長指3345。一部之指係與另一部之指交插。於此一實施例中，交叉指係實質上平行端3304與3305間延伸之一線定向。 In another embodiment illustrated by the 36R diagram, a single split slot 3342 extends from the upper edge of the slot 3337 to the lower edge of the slot 3337. The slot 3342 extends over the meandering path including the straight portion 3343 and the curved portion 3344. The slot 3337 is thus divided into two lateral splits, each including an elongated finger 3345. One finger is interspersed with the other. In this embodiment, the interdigitated fingers are oriented substantially along a line extending between the parallel ends 3304 and 3305.

包括單一開槽或開縫之另一實施例係例示說明於第36K圖。於此一實施例中，單一開縫3346係以大致上螺旋組態從緣位置相鄰端3305延伸至大致上取中於基體部3347的位置結束。螺旋開縫3346將基體部3347分割成單一連續螺旋狀基體材料。於若干實施例中，多個螺旋開縫始於環繞基體部3347周邊的不同位置，將基體部劃分成多個交插的基體材料螺旋。 Another embodiment including a single slot or slit is illustrated in Figure 36K. In this embodiment, the single slit 3346 ends in a generally spiral configuration extending from the edge position adjacent end 3305 to a position generally taken at the base portion 3347. The spiral slit 3346 divides the base portion 3347 into a single continuous spiral matrix material. In several embodiments, the plurality of spiral slits begin at different locations around the periphery of the base portion 3347, dividing the base portion into a plurality of interleaved matrix material spirals.

第36Q圖之實施例包括實質上連續彎曲開縫，比較第36B至36J及36R圖之實施例主要運用筆直開縫，儘管某些情況下有彎曲部。第36K至36P圖例示說明有彎曲開縫的其它基體部實施例。 The embodiment of Fig. 36Q includes a substantially continuous curved slit, and the embodiment of Figs. 36B to 36J and 36R is mainly used for straight slitting, although in some cases there is a bend. Figures 36K through 36P illustrate other base embodiment embodiments with curved slits.

於第36K及36L圖之實施例中，基體部3348及3349分別地各自由於各例中大體上配置成一串列同心圓的多個彎曲開縫3350分割。有些開縫3350係從基體部3348及3349邊緣抵達。 In the embodiments of Figures 36K and 36L, the base portions 3348 and 3349 are each divided by a plurality of curved slits 3350 that are generally arranged in a series of concentric circles in each example. Some slits 3350 are arriving from the edges of the base portions 3348 and 3349.

其它開槽3351始於及終於基體部3348及3349本體內部。舉例言之，於基體部3348，開縫3351各自畫一弧大於315度但小於360度，在基體部3348內部產生圓形及環形部，透過窄橋連結至基體部3348的其它部。基體部3349內的開縫3351以相似方式操作來產生透過窄橋連結的圓形及環形部。 The other slots 3351 begin and end with the interior of the body portions 3348 and 3349. For example, in the base portion 3348, the slits 3351 each draw an arc greater than 315 degrees but less than 360 degrees, and a circular and annular portion is formed inside the base portion 3348, and is coupled to the other portion of the base portion 3348 through the narrow bridge. The slits 3351 in the base portion 3349 operate in a similar manner to create a circular and annular portion that is joined through the narrow bridge.

於第36K圖中，開縫3350及3351之配置及尤其如此藉該等開縫所分割部間之橋使得在基體部之端3305及端3304與基體部中心3352間之連續未切斷材料形成蜿蜒路徑。而於第36L圖中，彎曲開縫3350及實質上圓形開縫3351之設置使得橋實質上排齊，使得在基體部的至少一端3305與基體部中心3352間提供更筆直路徑。 In Fig. 36K, the arrangement of the slits 3350 and 3351 and especially the bridge between the divided portions by the slits results in the formation of continuous uncut material between the end 3305 and the end 3304 of the base portion and the center 3352 of the base portion.蜿蜒 path. In the 36L diagram, the curved slits 3350 and the substantially circular slits 3351 are arranged such that the bridges are substantially aligned such that a more straight path is provided between at least one end 3305 of the base portion and the base portion center 3352.

另一串列實施例係例示說明於第36N至36P圖。於此串列中，基體部3353、3354、3355及3356分別各自由一串列窄彎曲開槽所分割，各開槽係從基體部之上緣或下緣延伸入基體部本體內部。於各基體部的係平行配置。於若干實施例中，彎曲開槽間之間隔沿基體部縱向為實質上一致。於若干實施例中，開槽延伸橫過基體部寬度的大部分，但非全然橫過基體部寬度。舉例言之，開槽延伸橫過基體部寬度的大於70%，大於80%或大於90%。開槽在封閉端可具有半徑化角隅。 Another series of embodiments is illustrated in Figures 36N through 36P. In this series, the base portions 3353, 3354, 3355, and 3356 are each divided by a series of narrow curved slots, and each slot extends from the upper edge or the lower edge of the base portion into the body of the base portion. The base parts are arranged in parallel. to In some embodiments, the spacing between the curved slots is substantially uniform along the longitudinal direction of the base portion. In some embodiments, the slot extends across a majority of the width of the base portion, but not completely across the width of the base portion. By way of example, the slot extends over more than 70%, greater than 80% or greater than 90% of the width of the base portion. The slot can have a radiused corner at the closed end.

於第36M圖之配置中，該等開槽串列係從基體部的交替兩側延伸，開槽3357及3358係從基體部上緣延伸，而開槽3359及3360係從基體部下緣延伸。如此將基體部分割成大體上蜿蜒長度。於此一實施例中，各個基體開槽的彎曲為各開槽的上端及下端係比其中部更遠離該端3304。 In the configuration of Figure 36M, the series of slots extend from alternating sides of the base portion, the slots 3357 and 3358 extend from the upper edge of the base portion, and the slots 3359 and 3360 extend from the lower edge of the base portion. The base portion is thus divided into a substantially 蜿蜒 length. In this embodiment, the bending of each of the base slots is such that the upper and lower ends of each slot are further away from the end 3304 than the middle portion.

於第36N圖之實施例中，全部四個彎曲開槽3361從基體部的同緣延伸。此種形狀如同梳形，一串列指從單一背骨的同向伸出。至於實施例36N，於此一實例中，開槽為彎曲使得各開槽的上端及下端係比其中部更遠離皮膚貼片的第一端3304。 In the embodiment of Figure 36N, all four curved slots 3361 extend from the same edge of the base portion. This shape is like a comb shape, and a series of fingers refers to the same direction from the single back bone. With respect to embodiment 36N, in this example, the slots are curved such that the upper and lower ends of each slot are further from the first end 3304 of the skin patch than the middle portion thereof.

第36O圖例示說明類似第36N圖實施例之又一實施例。於第36O圖中，彎曲開槽3362及3363分別從基體部的下緣及上緣延伸。開槽串列3362係與開槽串列3363交插，形成沿該基體部蜿蜒的或盤旋的連續路徑。於第36O圖之實施例中，各彎曲開槽的上端及下端係比其中部更遠離皮膚貼片的第一端3304。 Figure 36O illustrates a further embodiment similar to the embodiment of Figure 36N. In Fig. 36O, curved slots 3362 and 3363 extend from the lower and upper edges of the base portion, respectively. The slotted string 3362 is interleaved with the slotted string 3363 to form a continuous path that is orbited along the base portion. In the embodiment of Figure 36O, the upper and lower ends of each curved slot are further from the first end 3304 of the skin patch than the middle portion.

另一個變化係例示說明於第36P圖。於此一實施例中，彎曲開槽3364將從基體部的同緣延伸。可從上緣或下緣延伸。彎曲開槽3364全部係以平行組態排列。彎曲開槽的上端及下端係比其中部更遠離皮膚貼片的第一端3304。 Another variation is illustrated in Figure 36P. In this embodiment, the curved slot 3364 will extend from the same edge of the base portion. It can extend from the upper or lower edge. The curved slots 3364 are all arranged in a parallel configuration. Bend open The upper and lower ends of the trough are further from the first end 3304 of the dermal patch than the middle portion.

使用者介面及/或管固定系統之另一個實施例係例示說明於第18至23圖。固定系統600包含一皮膚貼片650及一固定貼片660。固定貼片660延伸於使用者介面及/或管子上方且黏合至皮膚貼片650來固定使用者介面及/或管子至病人。 Another embodiment of the user interface and/or tube fixation system is illustrated in Figures 18-23. The fixation system 600 includes a skin patch 650 and a fixation patch 660. The securing patch 660 extends over the user interface and/or the tube and is bonded to the skin patch 650 to secure the user interface and/or the tube to the patient.

皮膚貼片650界定附接至病人的固定腳印，具有先前固定實施例相對應的皮膚貼片550之類似組態。皮膚貼片650的使用者側係經組配來附接至或黏著至使用者皮膚。 The skin patch 650 defines a fixed footprint attached to the patient, having a similar configuration of the skin patch 550 corresponding to the previous fixation embodiment. The user side of the skin patch 650 is assembled to attach to or adhere to the user's skin.

固定貼片660延伸於使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子上方且黏合至皮膚貼片650來固定使用者介面至病人。固定貼片660及皮膚貼片650係經組配來當該固定系統係以合宜的或可相容性使用者介面施用至病人時，讓固定貼片可被容納於或由皮膚貼片的固定腳印所畫界。固定貼片660容納在皮膚貼片650固定腳印內部，可減少不必要的接觸病人皮膚及潛在刺激的可能性。理想上，皮膚貼片650具有與固定貼片660相同的或更大的表面積。 The securing patch 660 extends over the user interface and/or the associated user interface tube and is bonded to the skin patch 650 to secure the user interface to the patient. The fixed patch 660 and the skin patch 650 are assembled to allow the fixed patch to be received or secured by the skin patch when the fastening system is applied to the patient via a convenient or compatible user interface. The footprints are drawn. The securing patch 660 is received within the fixed footprint of the skin patch 650 to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary contact with the patient's skin and potential irritation. Ideally, the skin patch 650 has the same or greater surface area as the fixed patch 660.

至於介面包括二部件式可釋放式附接至皮膚貼片的實施例，於包括固定貼片660的此一實施例中，皮膚貼片650係設有連結系統元件用來可釋放式地連結固定貼片660。舉例言之，皮膚貼片650可包括二部件式機械扣件系統之一個部件橫過其表面或部分表面，而固定貼片660具有扣接系統的另一部件。 The interface includes a two-part releasable attachment to the dermal patch. In this embodiment, including the securing patch 660, the dermal patch 650 is provided with a fastening system component for releasable attachment and fixation. Patch 660. For example, the skin patch 650 can include one component of the two-part mechanical fastener system across its surface or a portion of the surface, while the securing patch 660 has another component of the fastening system.

藉此方式，皮膚貼片的尺寸可減少貼膠帶的可能或任何額外膠帶延伸至使用者皮膚上的可能。避免或減少施用，或重複施用與移除黏著劑至使用者皮膚為佳。此一實施例有利地減少重複施用黏著劑或黏膠帶至使用者皮膚以安裝與定位使用者介面至操作位置。黏膠帶或其它皮膚黏著劑貼片(當重複施用與移除時)特別對嬰兒造成問題。問題包括但非限於黏著劑化學品(或黏著劑移除化學品，諸如溶劑)或膠帶化學品(例如因皮膚敏感)造成皮膚刺激，為了定位或重新定位介面至使用者而重複施用與移除皮膚貼片或膠帶對使用者皮膚造成損傷。當治療性處理周而復始時(亦即從一型治療改成另一型，然後又再反複)可能要求重新定位或需要調整。因此優異地，所述實施例提出一種給使用者安置或定位使用者介面之系統而仍然減低黏膠帶附著至使用者皮膚相聯結的問題之可能。 In this way, the size of the dermal patch can reduce the likelihood of tape sticking or any additional tape extending onto the user's skin. It is preferred to avoid or reduce the application, or to repeatedly apply and remove the adhesive to the skin of the user. This embodiment advantageously reduces repeated application of adhesive or adhesive tape to the user's skin to mount and position the user interface to the operational position. Adhesive tape or other skin adhesive patches (when repeated application and removal) pose a particular problem for the baby. Problems include, but are not limited to, adhesive chemicals (or adhesive removal chemicals such as solvents) or tape chemicals (eg, due to skin sensitivity) that cause skin irritation, repeated application and removal to locate or reposition the interface to the user Skin patches or tapes can cause damage to the user's skin. When the therapeutic treatment is repeated (ie, from type 1 treatment to another type, and then repeated), repositioning may be required or adjustment may be required. Advantageously, the described embodiments provide a possibility for the user to position or position the user interface system while still reducing the problem of adhesive tape attachment to the user's skin.

須瞭解重新定位介面特別為嬰兒介面有多項相聯結的缺點及問題。包括來自傳統施用使用者介面(例如鼻套管)至使用者的貼膠帶技術的「獅子鼻」、表皮擦傷、或皮膚過敏。此種問題也發生在使用者在不同治療選項間周而復始時，傳統上，接著移除頭盔或膠帶或使用者介面，及然後安裝新設備及使用者介面或介面定位用頭盔或其它盔具。因此提出一種固定系統當施用至使用者時係在接收使用者介面的就緒接收模式乃朝向減少先前使用者必須面對的問題之一大進展。又，就複雜度以及照顧者(例如護士)的耗時費力兩方面而言，改良安裝容易度乃屬額外效益。 It is important to understand the shortcomings and problems of the repositioning interface, especially for the baby interface. "Lion nose", skin abrasions, or skin irritation from tape application techniques that traditionally apply a user interface (eg, a nasal cannula) to a user. This problem also occurs when the user recurs between different treatment options, traditionally removing the helmet or tape or user interface, and then installing new equipment and user interface or interface positioning helmets or other helmets. It is therefore proposed that a fixed system that is ready to receive a user interface when applied to a user is a major advance toward reducing the problems that previous users must face. Moreover, improving the ease of installation is an additional benefit in terms of complexity and the time and effort of caregivers (such as nurses).

固定貼片可成形或以其它方式組配來因應使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之幾何形狀或其它特徵。例示說明之固定貼片具有多個翼661來因應使用者介面管子及增加固定貼片660暴露至皮膚貼片650的接觸面積。第22及23圖例示說明之固定貼片各自有一對翼設置於貼片一端。翼661係經組配來固定皮膚貼片在使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之任一側上，及減少660環繞介面及/或管子***的可能。 The fixed patches may be shaped or otherwise assembled to accommodate the geometry or other features of the user interface and/or the associated user interface tube. The illustrated fixed patch has a plurality of wings 661 to accommodate the user interface tube and to increase the contact area of the fixation patch 660 to the skin patch 650. The fixed patches illustrated in Figures 22 and 23 each have a pair of wings disposed at one end of the patch. The wings 661 are assembled to secure the skin patch on either side of the user interface and/or the associated user interface tube and reduce the likelihood of 660 wraparound interfaces and/or tube ridges.

第22圖例示說明之固定貼片661也具有管端翼661。管端翼661係經組配來在使用者介面管子下方延伸且固定至皮膚貼片650來鏈接固定貼片660末端。 The fixed patch 661 illustrated in Fig. 22 also has a tube end 661. The tube end flaps 661 are assembled to extend under the user interface tube and secured to the skin patch 650 to link the ends of the fixation patch 660.

固定系統之二實施例可用來固定管子至病人身體任何部位。第15至23圖例示說明之實施例係經組配來附接使用者介面至病人臉，特別鄰近使用者上脣及/或面頰。例示說明之固定系統係適用於新生兒用途。 The second embodiment of the fixation system can be used to secure the tube to any part of the patient's body. The embodiments illustrated in Figures 15 through 23 are assembled to attach a user interface to a patient's face, particularly adjacent to the user's upper lip and/or cheek. The illustrated fixation system is suitable for neonatal use.

皮膚貼片550、650的使用者側較佳有皮膚敏感性黏著劑(諸如親水膠體)黏合貼片至使用者皮膚，讓各個固定系統的施用儘可能少引發刺激。皮膚貼片550、650較佳有足夠表面積來分布黏著力及介面固持力在使用者臉部足夠面積上以減少局部壓力的積聚。 The user side of the dermal patches 550, 650 preferably has a skin sensitive adhesive (such as a hydrophilic colloid) that adheres the patch to the user's skin, allowing the application of each fixation system to cause irritation as little as possible. The skin patches 550, 650 preferably have sufficient surface area to distribute adhesion and interface retention on a sufficient area of the user's face to reduce localized pressure build-up.

圖中例示說明之固定系統特別係經組配來接納及/或固定先前揭示的鼻套管及相聯結的管。管子可從使用者臉部的一側或兩側延伸。此外，固定系統可經組合，使得使用者介面係藉二部件式可卸式附接或連結配置及該介面及/或管上方的固定貼片而固定至皮膚貼片。 The fixation system illustrated in the figures is specifically designed to receive and/or secure the previously disclosed nasal cannula and associated tube. The tube can extend from one or both sides of the user's face. In addition, the fastening system can be combined such that the user interface is a two-part detachable attachment or connection configuration and the interface Fix the patch to the dermal patch on the face and/or over the tube.

雖然已經就某些實施例描述本文揭示，但熟諳技藝人士顯然易知的其它實施例也係落入於本文揭示之範圍。如此，未背離本文揭示之精髓及範圍可做出多項變化及修改。例如如所期望可重新定位多個組件。此外，並非全部特徵、面向及優點皆為實施本文揭示所需。因此本文揭示之範圍意圖只受如下申請專利範圍所界定。 While the disclosure has been described in terms of certain embodiments, other embodiments that are apparent to those skilled in the art are also within the scope of the disclosure. Thus, many variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. For example, multiple components can be repositioned as desired. In addition, not all features, aspects, and advantages are required to practice the disclosure herein. The scope of the disclosure herein is therefore intended to be limited only by the scope of the following claims.

須瞭解前文說明及參考附圖之多個實施例可彼此組合來達成期望的或有利結果。例如所述管可連結至附接至本發明之套管，或可組合此處並未特別描述的其它套管使用。同理，本發明之套管可組合本發明之固定系統使用，或可與其它固持系統組合使用或互換使用。又，本發明之解剖形狀叉頭可組合前述管或介面或固定系統體現，或可與其它管或介面或固定系統組合使用或互換使用。前述多個實施例組合在一起特別優異。 It is to be understood that the various embodiments described above and with reference to the drawings may be combined with each other to achieve a desired or advantageous result. For example, the tube can be attached to a cannula attached to the present invention, or can be used in combination with other cannulas not specifically described herein. Similarly, the cannula of the present invention can be used in conjunction with the fixation system of the present invention, or can be used in combination or interchangeably with other retention systems. Further, the anatomical shape prongs of the present invention may be embodied in combination with the aforementioned tubes or interfaces or fixation systems, or may be used in combination or interchangeably with other tubes or interfaces or fixation systems. The foregoing various embodiments are particularly excellent in combination.

較佳特徵 Preferred feature

SP1. 一種波紋醫用管包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，沿該管狀本體之一長度界定多個交錯的波峰及波谷之該內部型件之一最外周邊。 SP1. A corrugated medical tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body, along the One of the lengths of the tubular body defines a plurality of staggered peaks and troughs of the outermost periphery of one of the inner profiles.

SP2. 如請求態樣SP1主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一擠製管。 SP2. A tube as claimed in SP1, wherein the tubular body is an extruded tube.

SP3. 如請求態樣SP1或SP2主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一連續管。 SP3. If the request aspect SP1 or SP2 claims, the tubular body For a continuous tube.

SP4. 如請求態樣SP1至SP3中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一連續擠製管。 SP4. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP3, wherein the tubular body is a continuous extruded tube.

SP5. 如請求態樣SP1至SP4中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體之波峰係由該內部型件之最外周邊界定。 SP5. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP4, wherein the crest of the corrugated tubular body is defined by an outermost periphery of the inner profile.

SP6. 如請求態樣SP1至SP5中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體之波谷係由該內部型件之向內抽取，由該管狀本體之向內抽取部界定。 SP6. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP5, wherein the trough of the bellows body is drawn inwardly by the inner profile and defined by an inward extraction of the tubular body.

SP7. 如請求態樣SP1至SP6中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 SP7. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP6, wherein the internal profile is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

SP8. 如請求態樣SP1至SP7中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 SP8. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP7, wherein the inner member is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk, and a ring Or one or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

SP9. 如請求態樣SP1至SP8中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為其內部界定管腔的該管狀本體之支持體。 SP9. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP8, wherein the internal profile is a support for the tubular body defining a lumen therein.

SP10. 如請求態樣SP1至SP9中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為支持該管狀本體的一骨架或內部支持結構。 SP10. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP9, wherein the internal profile is a skeleton or internal support structure supporting the tubular body.

SP11. 如請求態樣SP5至SP10中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為實質上不由該內部型件支持於該等波谷而係藉該內部型件支持於該等波峰。 SP11. The tube of any one of the claims SP5 to SP10, wherein the tubular body is substantially unsupported by the internal profile in the troughs and supported by the internal profile.

SP12. 如請求態樣SP5至SP11中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體之壁係懸吊於相鄰波峰間。 SP12. The tube of any one of the claims SP5 to SP11, wherein the wall of the tubular body is suspended between adjacent peaks.

SP13. 如請求態樣SP5至SP12中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為聚合物(較佳地由聚合物擠塑)，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管的聚合物。 SP13. The tube of any one of the claims SP5 to SP12, wherein the tubular body is a polymer (preferably extruded from a polymer), such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably for medical snorkels. polymer.

SP14. 如請求態樣SP1至SP13中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類。 SP14. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP13, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or made of a gas permeable material, such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane (type) or breathable. Poly-polyamines.

SP15. 如請求態樣SP1至SP14中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞肋，或肋元件。 SP15. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP14, wherein the inner part is a spirally wound rib, or a rib element.

SP16. 如請求態樣SP1至SP15中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。 SP16. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP15, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound element having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or about 0.6 mm. Up to about 1.8 mm, or about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or about 1.1 mm to about 1.3 mm. One of the spacing between adjacent turns.

SP17. 如請求態樣SP1至SP16中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 SP17. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP16, wherein the inner form has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or From about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about One of the outermost diameters from 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

SP18. 如請求態樣SP1至SP17中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。 SP18. As claimed in any of the SP1 to SP17 requirements, The inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27 mm, or From about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or from about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or from about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 mm, or from about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm in diameter .

SP19. 如請求態樣SP18主張之管，其中該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為一醫用級不鏽鋼。 SP19. As claimed in claim 18, wherein the internal part is a medical grade material, preferably a medical grade stainless steel.

SP20. 如請求態樣SP1至SP19中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一厚度。 The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP1 to SP19, wherein the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.17. Millimeter, or a thickness of about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

SP21. 如請求態樣SP1至SP20中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑。 SP21. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP20, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.7. Mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 m The meter has an inner diameter of about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm.

SP22. 如請求態樣SP1至SP21中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部直徑。 The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP21, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8. Mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 3 One millimeter to one outer diameter of about 3.2 mm.

SP23. 如請求態樣SP1至SP22中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠(LSR)、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 SP23. The tube as claimed in any one of Claims SP1 to SP22, wherein the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester One or a combination of elastomer, liquid helium rubber (LSR), gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer Or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably having 30 to about 90, or about 30 to about 80, or about 30 to about 70, or about 30 to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å of A polymer.

SP24. 如請求態樣SP1至SP24中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為沿該管腔縱向隔開的多個環。 SP24. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP24, wherein the internal profile is a plurality of rings spaced longitudinally along the lumen.

SP25. 如請求態樣SP24主張之管，其中該等環之形狀為複曲面或環狀。 SP25. The tube claimed by SP24, wherein the shape of the rings is toric or annular.

SP26. 如請求態樣SP1至SP25中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為彼此鏈接的一或多個分開元件。 SP26. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP25, wherein the internal profile is one or more separate elements linked to each other.

SP27. 如請求態樣SP1至SP26中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為沿該管腔規則地隔開的多個加強肋。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP26, wherein the inner profile is a plurality of reinforcing ribs regularly spaced along the lumen.

SP28. 如請求態樣SP27主張之管，其中各個加強肋係包含一螺旋加強線之一匝。 SP28. As claimed in claim SP27, each of the reinforcing ribs comprises one of the helical reinforcing wires.

SP29. 如請求態樣SP28主張之管，其中該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含環繞該管腔的完整一轉。 SP29. As claimed in claim SP28, wherein one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises a complete revolution around the lumen.

SP30. 如請求態樣SP28主張之管，其中該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含位在該內部型件之相鄰波峰間之該線。 SP30. A tube as claimed in claim SP28, wherein one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises the line between adjacent peaks of the internal profile.

SP31. 如請求態樣SP1至SP30中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 SP31. As claimed in any of the SP1 to SP30 claims, wherein the tubular system is subjected to flow resistance in accordance with ISO 5367:2000 (E) (Fourth Edition, June 1, 2000) with bending The added test is defined as flexibility.

SP32. 如請求態樣SP1至SP31中任一項主張之管，其中該管之一終端係與一鼻叉頭整合一體，該鼻叉頭係適用於***一使用者鼻孔內部作為遞送呼吸氣體給一使用者之一鼻介面。 SP32. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP31, wherein one of the ends of the tube is integrated with a nasal prong, the nasal prong is adapted to be inserted into a user's nostril as a delivery of breathing gas One of the user's nasal interfaces.

SP33. 如請求態樣SP1至SP32中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一篩網。 SP33. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP32, wherein the inner part is a screen.

SP34. 如請求態樣SP1至SP33中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為適用以加熱或感測該管內部之氣體性質的一導線。 SP34. As claimed in any of the SP1 to SP33 claims, The inner profile is a wire suitable for heating or sensing the nature of the gas inside the tube.

SP35. 如請求態樣SP1至SP34中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 SP35. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP34, wherein the inner member is electrically conductive, preferably the inner member is an electric heater.

SP36. 如請求態樣SP1至SP35中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 SP36. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP35, wherein the internal part comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

SP37. 如請求態樣SP1至SP36中任一項主張之管，其中該管係進一步包含一加熱器，更佳地一電熱器(諸如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 SP37. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP36, wherein the tube further comprises a heater, more preferably an electric heater (such as a heater wire or heater circuit).

SP38. 如請求態樣SP1至SP37中任一項主張之管，其中該管為一呼吸管。 SP38. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP1 to SP37, wherein the tube is a breathing tube.

SP39. 如請求態樣SP1至SP38中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，更佳地該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 SP39. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP38, wherein the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, more preferably The ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and more preferably the ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

SP40. 如請求態樣SP1至SP38中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 SP40. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP38, wherein the ratio of the diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner member or member) to the outer diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the outermost diameter) It is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, most preferably the ratio is 0.06.

SP41. 如請求態樣SP1至SP38中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 SP41. The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP1 to SP38, wherein the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

SP42. 如請求態樣SP1至SP38中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/ 或結構支持。 SP42. The tube of any one of the claims SP1 to SP38, wherein the physical properties of the tubular body contribute to the desired flexibility of the tube and/or Or structural support.

SPM11. 一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含：提供一內部型件，係從套住該內部型件之一管狀本體突出，該管狀本體係界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔。 SPM11. A method of making a medical tube, the method comprising: providing an interior member projecting from a tubular body encasing the inner member, the tubular system defining a lumen surrounding the inner member.

SPM12. 如請求態樣SPM11主張之方法，其係進一步包含：i)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或iii)i)與ii)之一組合。 SPM12. The method as claimed in claim SPM11, further comprising: i) applying a decompression to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the decompression is applied to the lumen or by the internal component The defined outermost periphery is drawn radially inwardly, the outermost perimeter of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body, or ii) an extension (or stretch) is applied to surround the At least a portion or a region of the tubular body of the inner profile such that the extended (or stretched) release returns (or permits) the extended (or stretched) portion or region of the tubular body to the lumen or The outermost perimeter defined by the inner profile is drawn radially inwardly, the outermost perimeter defining a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along one length of the tubular body, or iii) i) in combination with one of ii).

SPM13. 如請求態樣SPM11或SPM12主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係藉擠製或藉從一模頭擠塑一材料而提供。 SPM13. A method as claimed in claim SPM11 or SPM12, wherein the tubular system is provided by extrusion or by extruding a material from a die.

SPM14. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM13中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件擠製，及減壓之施加方式允許該管狀本體之一內面變成至少部分附接或連結至該內部型件之至少一部分，較佳地該管腔內壓力與環繞該管狀本體之壓力間的減壓差異，更佳地該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力係低於環繞該管狀本體之壓力(或環繞該管狀本體之壓力係大於該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力)。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM13, wherein the tubular body is extruded around the inner form, and the reduced pressure is applied in a manner that allows one of the inner faces of the tubular body to become at least partially attached or Attached to at least a portion of the inner profile, preferably a difference in pressure between the pressure within the lumen and a pressure surrounding the tubular body, more preferably the interior of the lumen The pressure supplied to the lumen is lower than the pressure surrounding the tubular body (or the pressure system surrounding the tubular body is greater than the pressure inside the lumen (provided to the lumen)).

SPM15. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM15中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為一單壁本體。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM15, wherein the tubular body is a single-walled body.

SPM16. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM16中任一項主張之方法，其中該減壓係施加於或相鄰於管腔的形成。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM16, wherein the decompression is applied to or adjacent to the formation of a lumen.

SPM17. 如請求態樣SPM14主張之方法，其中該減壓係施加於或相鄰於一模頭。 SPM17. A method as claimed in claim SPM14, wherein the reduced pressure is applied to or adjacent to a die.

SPM18. 如請求態樣SPM14主張之方法，其中該管腔當從一擠製模頭離開時經驗該減壓。 SPM 18. A method as claimed in claim SPM 14, wherein the lumen experiences the decompression when exiting from an extrusion die.

SPM19. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM18中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體及該內部型件係共同擠製。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM18, wherein the tubular body and the internal profile are coextruded.

SPM110. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM18中任一項主張之方法，其中該如此形成之管狀本體為起波紋。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM18, wherein the tubular body thus formed is corrugated.

SPM111. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM110中任一項主張之方法，其中該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波峰係由該內部型件的最外周邊所界定。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM110, wherein the crests of the thus formed bellows body are defined by an outermost periphery of the inner profile.

SPM112. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM111中任一項主張之方法，其中該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波谷係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部所界定。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM111, wherein the troughs of the bellows body thus formed are inwardly extracted from the tubular body drawn inwardly between the inner profiles Defined.

SPM113. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM112中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為支持該管狀本體之一骨架或內部支持結構。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM112, wherein the internal profile is a skeleton or an internal support structure supporting the tubular body.

SPM114. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM113中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM113, wherein the internal profile is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

SPM115. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM113中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一篩網。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM113, wherein the internal profile is a screen.

SPM116. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM113中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM113, wherein the internal profile is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk, and a ring Or one or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

SPM117. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM117中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為支持性或支持該管腔於如此所形成的管內部。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM117, wherein the internal profile is supportive or supports the lumen inside the tube so formed.

SPM118. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM113或SPM117中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM113 or SPM117, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound element having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or about 0.6 mm to about 1.8 mm, or about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or about 1.1 mm to about 1.3. One of the spacing between adjacent turns of millimeters.

SPM119. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM113或SPM117中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM113 or SPM117, wherein the internal profile has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm. Or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4 mm, or about 2.3 mm to It is about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or An outermost diameter of from about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

SPM120. 如請求態樣SPM118或SPM119中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。 The method of any one of the claims SPM118 or SPM119, wherein the internal profile is a spirally wound element having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or From about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or from about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm in diameter.

SPM121. 如請求態樣SPM120主張之方法，其中該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為一醫用級不鏽鋼。 SPM121. The method as claimed in claim SPM120, wherein the internal part is a medical grade material, preferably a medical grade stainless steel.

SPM122. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM121中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一厚度。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM121, wherein the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.17. Millimeter, or a thickness of about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

SPM123. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM122中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑。 SPM123. As claimed in any of the SPM11 to SPM122 requests The method of the tubular body having from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 1.9 mm to about 4.1. Mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 From millimeters to about 3.5 millimeters, or from about 2.6 millimeters to about 3.4 millimeters, or from about 2.7 millimeters to about 3.3 millimeters, or from about 2.8 millimeters to about 3.2 millimeters, or from about 2.9 millimeters to about 3.1 millimeters of internal diameter.

SPM124. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM123中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部直徑。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM123, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8. Mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 3 One millimeter to one outer diameter of about 3.2 mm.

SPM125. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM124中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為聚合物(較佳地由聚合物擠塑)，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管的聚合物。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM124, wherein the tubular body is a polymer (preferably extruded from a polymer), such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably for medical snorkels. polymer.

SPM126. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM125中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM125, wherein the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester Elastomer, liquid silicone rubber, breathable thermoplastic polyurethane, or gas permeable polyamide One or a combination; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers Or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60 Or a polymer of from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å.

SPM127. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM126中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM126, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or made of a gas permeable material, such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane (type) or breathable. Poly-polyamines.

SPM128. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM127中任一項主張之方法，其中該減壓係當該管狀本體係呈熔融態，或半熔融態，或尚未硬化態時施加，較佳地該減壓係為約0至約-2帕(絕對)，更佳地係為約0至約-1帕(絕對)，甚至更佳地係為約0至約-0.9帕(絕對)，又甚至更佳地此種減壓係為該管腔內側與該管狀本體周圍區間之一壓差。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM127, wherein the decompression is applied when the tubular system is in a molten state, or a semi-molten state, or is not yet in a hardened state, preferably the decompression system From about 0 to about -2 Pa (absolute), more preferably from about 0 to about -1 Pa (absolute), even more preferably from about 0 to about -0.9 Pa (absolute), and even better Such decompression is the pressure difference between the inside of the lumen and the section around the tubular body.

SPM129. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM128中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM128, wherein the internal profile is electrically conductive, preferably the internal profile is an electric heater.

SPM130. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM129中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 The method of any of the claims SPM11 to SPM129, wherein the internal profile comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

SPM131. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM130中任一項主張之方法，其中該管係進一步包含一加熱器，更佳地一電熱器(諸如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM130, wherein the pipe system further comprises a heater, more preferably an electric heater (such as a heater wire or heater circuit).

SPM132. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM131中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 SPM132. The method as claimed in any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM131, wherein the tubular system borrows flow resistance according to ISO 5367:2000 (E) (fourth edition, June 1, 2000) with bending The added test is defined as flexibility.

SPM133. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM132中任一項主張之方法，其中該醫用管為一呼吸管。 The method of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM132, wherein the medical tube is a breathing tube.

SPM134. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM133中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，更佳地該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 SPM 134. The tube of any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM133, wherein the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, more preferably The ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and more preferably the ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

SPM135. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM134中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 SPM135. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM134, wherein the ratio of the inner profile diameter (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner profile member or member) to the outer diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the outermost diameter) It is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, most preferably the ratio is 0.06.

SPM136. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM135中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 SPM136. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM135, wherein the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

SPM137. 如請求態樣SPM11至SPM136中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 SPM137. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SPM11 to SPM136, wherein the physical properties of the tubular body contribute to requiring the tube to have the desired flexibility and/or structural support.

SP21. 一種醫用管係包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，及包封該內部型件之一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 SP21. A medical tubing comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body, and a package A coating of one of the inner profiles is sealed, the coating securing the inner profile to the tubular body.

SP22. 如請求態樣SP21主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管而熔接。 SP22. A medical tube as claimed in claim 21, wherein the coating layer and the tubular system are welded along the tube.

SP23. 如請求態樣SP21或SP22主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管於分開位置而熔接。 SP23. A medical tube as claimed in claim SP21 or SP22, wherein the coating layer and the tubular system are welded along the tube at a separate position.

SP24. 如請求態樣SP22主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管縱向實質上連續熔接。 SP24. A medical tube as claimed in claim SP22, wherein the coating layer and the tubular system are substantially continuously welded along the longitudinal direction of the tube.

SP25. 如請求態樣SP21至SP24中任一項主張之醫用管，其中該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 SP25. The medical tube of any of the claims SP21 to SP24, wherein the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

SP26. 如請求態樣SP25主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體之該等波峰係由該內部型件之該最外周邊界定。 SP26. The tube as claimed in claim SP25, wherein the crests of the corrugated tubular body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

SP27. 如請求態樣SP25或SP26主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部界定。 SP27. The tube as claimed in claim SP25 or SP26, wherein the bellows system is defined by an inwardly drawn portion of the tubular body that is drawn inwardly between the inner members.

SP28. 如請求態樣SP21至SP27中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 SP28. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP27, wherein the internal profile is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

SP29. 如請求態樣SP21至SP28中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP28, wherein the inner part is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk, and a ring Or borrow one or more companies One or a combination of a plurality of separate supports that are interconnected or interconnectable.

SP210. 如請求態樣SP21至SP29中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係支持該管狀本體而界定該管腔於其內部。 SP210. The tube of any of the claims SP21 to SP29, wherein the internal profile supports the tubular body to define the lumen therein.

SP211. 如請求態樣SP21至SP21O中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為支持該管狀本體的一骨架或內部支持結構。 SP211. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP21O, wherein the internal profile is a skeleton or internal support structure supporting the tubular body.

SP212. 如請求態樣SP25至SP27中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為實質上未由來自該內部型件的波谷支持而係在該波峰由該內部型件支持。 SP212. The tube of any of the claims SP25 to SP27, wherein the tubular body is substantially unsupported by troughs from the inner form and the peak is supported by the inner form.

SP213. 如請求態樣SP25至SP27中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體之壁係懸吊於相鄰波峰間。 SP213. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses SP25 to SP27, wherein the wall of the tubular body is suspended between adjacent peaks.

SP214. 如請求態樣SP21至SP213中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為聚合物(較佳地由聚合物擠塑)，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管的聚合物。 SP214. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses SP21 to SP213, wherein the tubular body is a polymer (preferably extruded from a polymer), such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably for medical snorkels. polymer.

SP215. 如請求態樣SP21至SP214中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞肋，或肋元件。 The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP214, wherein the inner profile is a spirally wound rib, or a rib element.

SP216. 如請求態樣SP21至SP215中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞條帶，該塗覆層包封該條帶。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP215, wherein the inner part is a spirally wound strip, the coating layer encasing the strip.

SP217. 如請求態樣SP21至SP216中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞線，該塗覆層包封該線。 SP217. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP216, wherein the inner form is a spiral wound wire, the coating layer encasing the wire.

SP218. 如請求態樣SP21至SP217中任一項主張之管，其中該塗覆層提供準備與該管狀本體連結之一表面。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP217, wherein the coating layer provides a surface to be joined to the tubular body.

SP219. 如請求態樣SP21至SP218中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。 SP219. If any of the requirements of SP21 to SP218 is claimed, Wherein the inner form is a spirally wound element having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or from about 0.6 mm to about 1.8 mm, or from about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or about 0.8. From millimeters to about 1.6 millimeters, or from about 0.9 millimeters to about 1.5 millimeters, or from about 1 millimeter to about 1.4 millimeters, or from about 1.1 millimeters to about 1.3 millimeters.

SP220. 如請求態樣SP21至SP219中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP219, wherein the inner form has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or From about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about One of the outermost diameters from 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

SP221. 如請求態樣SP21至SP220中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。 SP221. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP220, wherein the inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or From about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27 mm, or from about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or from about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 mm in diameter.

SP222. 如請求態樣SP21至SP221中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為一醫用級不鏽鋼。 SP222. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP221, wherein the internal part is a medical grade material, preferably a medical grade stainless steel.

SP223. 如請求態樣SP21至SP222中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一厚度。 The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP222, wherein the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.17. Millimeter, or a thickness of about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

SP224. 如請求態樣SP21至SP223中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑。 The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP21 to SP223, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.7. Mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or about 2.9 One millimeter to one internal diameter of about 3.1 mm.

SP225. 如請求態樣SP21至SP224中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部直徑。 The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP21 to SP224, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, Or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or from about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or from about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or from about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or from about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to An outer diameter of about 3.3 mm, or about 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

SP226. 如請求態樣SP21至SP225中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 SP226. The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP21 to SP225, wherein the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester One or a combination of an elastomer, a liquid silicone rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a breathable Thermoplastic elastomers such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or from about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or A polymer of about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å.

SP227. 如請求態樣SP21至SP226中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為沿該管腔縱向隔開的多個環。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP226, wherein the inner profile is a plurality of rings spaced longitudinally along the lumen.

SP228. 如請求態樣SP227主張之管，其中該等環之形狀為複曲面或環狀。 SP228. A tube as claimed in claim SP 227, wherein the shapes of the rings are toric or circular.

SP229. 如請求態樣SP21至SP228中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為彼此鏈接的一或多個分開元件。 SP229. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP228, wherein the internal profile is one or more separate elements linked to each other.

SP230. 如請求態樣SP21至SP229中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為沿該管腔規則地隔開的多個加強肋。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP229, wherein the inner profile is a plurality of reinforcing ribs regularly spaced along the lumen.

SP231. 如請求態樣SP230主張之管，其中各個加強肋係包含一螺旋加強線之一匝。 SP231. As claimed in the SP213 claim, each of the reinforcing ribs comprises one of the helical reinforcing wires.

SP232. 如請求態樣SP231主張之管，其中該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含環繞該管腔的完整一轉。 SP232. A tube as claimed in claim SP231, wherein one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises a complete revolution around the lumen.

SP233. 如請求態樣SP231主張之管，其中該螺旋加強線之一匝係包含位在該內部型件之相鄰波峰間之該線。 SP233. A tube as claimed in claim SP231, wherein one of the helical reinforcing wires comprises the line between adjacent peaks of the internal profile.

SP234. 如請求態樣SP2至SP233中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 SP234. As claimed in any of the SP2 to SP233 claims, wherein the tubular system is subjected to flow resistance in accordance with ISO 5367:2000 (E) (fourth edition, June 1, 2000) with bending The added test is defined as flexibility.

SP235. 如請求態樣SP21至SP234中任一項主張之管，其中該管之一終端係與一鼻叉頭整合一體，該鼻叉頭係適用於***一使用者鼻孔內部作為遞送呼吸氣體給一使用者之一鼻介面。 SP235. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP234, wherein one of the ends of the tube is integrated with a nasal prong, the nasal prong is adapted to be inserted into a user's nostril as a delivery of breathing gas One of the user's nasal interfaces.

SP236. 如請求態樣SP21至SP235中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一篩網。 SP236. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses SP21 to SP235, wherein the inner part is a screen.

SP237. 如請求態樣SP21至SP236中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為適用以加熱或感測該管內部之氣體性質的一導線。 The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP236, wherein the inner part is a wire suitable for heating or sensing the nature of the gas inside the tube.

SP238. 如請求態樣SP21至SP237中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 The tube claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP237, wherein the inner part is electrically conductive, preferably the inner part is an electric heater.

SP239. 如請求態樣SP21至SP238中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 SP 239. The tube of any of the claims SP21 to SP238, wherein the internal profile comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

SP240. 如請求態樣SP21至SP239中任一項主張之管，其中該管係進一步包含一加熱器，更佳地一電熱器(諸如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 The tube as claimed in any one of the preceding claims SP21 to SP239, wherein the tube system further comprises a heater, more preferably an electric heater (such as a heater wire or heater circuit).

SP241. 如請求態樣SP21至SP240中任一項主張之管，其中該管為一加熱管。 SP241. The tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP240, wherein the tube is a heating tube.

SP242. 如請求態樣SP21至SP241中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，更佳地該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 SP242. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP241, wherein the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, more preferably The ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and more preferably the ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

SP243. 如請求態樣SP21至SP242中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 SP243. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses SP21 to SP242, wherein the ratio of the diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner member or member) to the outer diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the outermost diameter) It is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, most preferably the ratio is 0.06.

SP244. 如請求態樣SP21至SP243中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 SP244. The tube of any one of the claims SP21 to SP243, wherein the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

SP245. 如請求態樣SP21至SP244中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 SP245. A tube as claimed in any one of the claims SP21 to SP244, wherein the physical properties of the tubular body contribute to the desired flexibility and/or structural support of the tube.

STM21. 一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含：提供包封在一塗覆層內之一內部型件，及提供套住該內部型件之一管狀本體，該管狀本體係界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔，該管狀本體係設置套住該內部型件，使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之一內表面連結在一起，其中該內部型件維持被包封。 STM21. A method of making a medical tube, the method comprising: providing an inner form encased in a coating layer, and providing a tubular body encasing the inner piece, the tubular system defining the surrounding a lumen of the inner member, the tubular system being configured to enclose the inner member such that the coating is joined to an inner surface of the tubular body, wherein the inner member is maintained Enclosed.

STM22. 如請求態樣STM21主張之方法，其中該提供一內部型件之步驟係包含提供包封在適用於施用在醫用管之一塗覆層內部之一細長型件，及從該經塗覆的細長型件製造用於一醫用管之一支持內部型件。 STM22. The method as claimed in claim STM21, wherein the step of providing an internal profile comprises providing an elongate member that is encapsulated within a coating layer suitable for application to a medical tube, and from the coated The overlaid elongated piece is manufactured for use in one of the medical tubes to support the internal profile.

STM23. 如請求態樣STM22主張之方法，其中該未經塗覆的細長型件係浸漬於一塗覆材料浴來施加該包封塗覆層。 STM23. A method as claimed in claim STM22, wherein the uncoated elongate member is immersed in a bath of coating material to apply the encapsulating coating.

STM24. 如請求態樣STM23主張之方法，其中該浴含有高於約150℃溫度之一熔融聚合物等級。 STM24. A method as claimed in claim STM23, wherein the bath contains one of the molten polymer grades above a temperature of about 150 °C.

STM25. 如請求態樣STM22至STM24中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件係藉將該細長型件螺旋捲繞成一螺旋形式製造。 The method of any one of the claims STM22 to STM24, wherein the inner form is manufactured by spirally winding the elongated member into a spiral form.

STM26. 如請求態樣STM22至STM25中任一項主張之方法，其係包含：提供一未經塗覆的細長型件，包封該細長型件於適用於施用在醫用管之一塗覆層。 The method of any one of the claims STM22 to STM25, comprising: providing an uncoated elongate member, encapsulating the elongate member for application to one of the medical tubes Floor.

STM27. 如請求態樣STM21至STM26中任一項主張之方法，其係包含：a)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體徑向向內抽取，或b)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)徑向向內抽取，或 c)a)與b)之一組合。 STM27. The method of any one of claims STM21 to STM26, comprising: a) applying a decompression to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the decompression draws the tubular body radially inwardly, Or b) applying an extension (or stretching) to at least a portion or a region of the tubular body surrounding the inner profile such that the release (or stretch) release extends (or stretches) the tubular body Part or zone returns (or permits) to be drawn radially inward, or c) a) combined with one of b).

STM28. 如請求態樣STM27主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷來形成一波紋管。 STM28. The method as claimed in claim STM27, wherein the tubular body is drawn radially inwardly of the lumen or the outermost periphery defined by the inner profile, the outermost periphery of the inner profile being defined along the tubular A plurality of alternating peaks and valleys of one length of the body form a bellows.

STM29. 如請求態樣STM2至STM28中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係藉擠製或藉從一模頭擠塑一材料而提供。 The method of any one of the claims STM2 to STM28, wherein the tubular system is provided by extrusion or by extruding a material from a die.

STM210. 如請求態樣STM21至STM29中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件擠製，及減壓之施加方式允許該管狀本體之一內面變成至少部分附接或連結至該內部型件之至少一部分，較佳地該管腔內壓力與環繞該管狀本體之壓力間的減壓差異，更佳地該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力係低於環繞該管狀本體之壓力(或環繞該管狀本體之壓力係大於該管腔內部(提供給管腔的)壓力)。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM29, wherein the tubular body is extruded around the inner form, and the reduced pressure is applied in a manner that allows one of the inner faces of the tubular body to become at least partially attached or Connecting to at least a portion of the inner profile, preferably the difference in pressure between the pressure in the lumen and the pressure surrounding the tubular body, and more preferably the pressure inside the lumen (provided to the lumen) is lower than the circumference The pressure of the tubular body (or the pressure system surrounding the tubular body is greater than the pressure inside the lumen (provided to the lumen)).

STM211. 如請求態樣STM21至STM211中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件於一溫度提供使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之至少一部分連結。 The method of any of the claims STM21 to STM211, wherein the tubular body is provided around the inner profile at a temperature such that the coating layer is joined to at least a portion of the tubular body.

STM212. 如請求態樣STM211或STM212主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係環繞該內部型件於許可該塗覆層與該內部型件熔接之一溫度提供。 STM212. A method as claimed in claim STM211 or STM212, wherein the tubular body system is provided around the inner profile at a temperature permitting the coating layer to be welded to the inner form.

STM213. 如請求態樣STM211或STM212主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係至少部分與該塗覆層熔合。 STM213. A method as claimed in claim STM211 or STM212, wherein the tubular system is at least partially fused to the coating.

STM214. 如請求態樣STM21至STM213中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為一單壁本體。 STM214. As claimed in any of the STM21 to STM213 claims The method wherein the tubular body is a single wall body.

STM215. 如請求態樣STM21至STM214中任一項主張之方法，其中一減壓係施加於或相鄰於該管腔的形成。 STM215. A method as claimed in any of the claims STM21 to STM214, wherein a decompression system is applied to or adjacent to the formation of the lumen.

STM216. 如請求態樣STM215主張之方法，其中該減壓係施加於或相鄰於一模頭。 STM216. A method as claimed in claim STM215, wherein the reduced pressure is applied to or adjacent to a die.

STM217. 如請求態樣STM216主張之方法，其中該管腔當從一擠製模頭離開時經驗該減壓。 STM217. A method as claimed in claim STM216, wherein the lumen experiences the decompression when exiting from an extrusion die.

STM218. 如請求態樣STM21至STM217中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係與從該細長型件製造該內部型件同時擠製。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM217, wherein the tubular body system is extruded at the same time as the inner profile is manufactured from the elongated member.

STM219. 如請求態樣STM21至STM218中任一項主張之方法，其中該如此形成之管狀本體為起波紋。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM218, wherein the tubular body thus formed is corrugated.

STM220. 如請求態樣STM219主張之方法，其中該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波峰係由該內部型件的最外周邊所界定。 STM220. The method as claimed in claim STM219, wherein the crests of the bellows body thus formed are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

STM221. 如請求態樣STM29或STM220主張之方法，其中該如此形成之波紋管狀本體的該等波谷係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部所界定。 STM221. A method as claimed in claim STM29 or STM220, wherein the troughs of the thus formed bellows body are defined by an inward extraction of the tubular body drawn inwardly between the interior members.

STM222. 如請求態樣STM21至STM221中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為支持該管狀本體之一骨架或內部支持結構。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM221, wherein the internal profile is a skeleton or internal support structure supporting the tubular body.

STM223. 如請求態樣STM21至STM222中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM222, wherein the internal profile is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

STM224. 如請求態樣STM21至STM223中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM223, wherein the inner member is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk, and a ring. Or one or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

STM225. 如請求態樣STM21至STM224中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為支持性或支持該管腔於如此所形成的管內部。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM224, wherein the internal profile is supportive or supports the lumen inside the tube so formed.

STM226. 如請求態樣STM21至STM225中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約0.4毫米至約2毫米，或約0.5毫米至約1.9毫米，或約0.6毫米至約1.8毫米，或約0.7毫米至約1.7毫米，或約0.8毫米至約1.6毫米，或約0.9毫米至約1.5毫米，或約1毫米至約1.4毫米，或約1.1毫米至約1.3毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM225, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound element having from about 0.4 mm to about 2 mm, or from about 0.5 mm to about 1.9 mm, or about 0.6 mm. Up to about 1.8 mm, or about 0.7 mm to about 1.7 mm, or about 0.8 mm to about 1.6 mm, or about 0.9 mm to about 1.5 mm, or about 1 mm to about 1.4 mm, or about 1.1 mm to about 1.3 mm. One of the spacing between adjacent turns.

STM227. 如請求態樣STM21至STM226中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一最外直徑。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM226, wherein the internal profile has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or From about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or from about 2 mm to about 4.2 mm, or from about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or from about 2.2 mm to about 4 mm, or from about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or from about 2.4 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about One of the outermost diameters from 3 mm to about 3.2 mm.

STM228. 如請求態樣STM21至STM227中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.05毫米至約0.3毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.29毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.28毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.27毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.26毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.15毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.16毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.17毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.18毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.19毫米至約0.21毫米之一直徑。 STM228. As claimed in any of the STM21 to STM227 claims The method wherein the inner member is a spirally wound member having from about 0.05 mm to about 0.3 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.29 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.28 mm, or from about 0.08 mm to about 0.27 mm, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.26 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.25 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.14 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.15 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.16 mm to about 0.24 mm, or about 0.17 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.18 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.19 mm to about 0.21 One millimeter in diameter.

STM229. 如請求態樣STM21至STM228中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件係為一醫用級材料，較佳為經以一適當材料較佳為一聚合物級或一不鏽鋼塗覆的一醫用級不鏽鋼。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM228, wherein the internal part is a medical grade material, preferably coated with a suitable material, preferably a polymer grade or a stainless steel. A medical grade stainless steel.

STM230. 如請求態樣STM21至STM229中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約0.05毫米至約0.25毫米，或約0.06毫米至約0.24毫米，或約0.07毫米至約0.23毫米，或約0.08毫米至約0.22毫米，或約0.09毫米至約0.21毫米，或約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米，或約0.11毫米至約0.19毫米，或約0.12毫米至約0.18毫米，或約0.13毫米至約0.17毫米，或約0.14毫米至約0.16毫米之一厚度。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM229, wherein the tubular body has from about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm, or from about 0.06 mm to about 0.24 mm, or from about 0.07 mm to about 0.23 mm, or about 0.08 mm to about 0.22 mm, or about 0.09 mm to about 0.21 mm, or about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm, or about 0.11 mm to about 0.19 mm, or about 0.12 mm to about 0.18 mm, or about 0.13 mm to about 0.17. Millimeter, or a thickness of about 0.14 mm to about 0.16 mm.

STM231. 如請求態樣STM21至STM230中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約1.5毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.6毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.3毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.2毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.1毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.2毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.3毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.2毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.1毫米之一內部直徑。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM230, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.5 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.6 mm to about 4.4 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 1.8 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.0 mm to About 4.0 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 3.8 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.5 mm, or An inner diameter of from about 2.6 mm to about 3.4 mm, or from about 2.7 mm to about 3.3 mm, or from about 2.8 mm to about 3.2 mm, or from about 2.9 mm to about 3.1 mm.

STM232. 如請求態樣STM21至STM231中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體具有約1.6毫米至約4.6毫米，或約1.7毫米至約4.5毫米，或約1.8毫米至約4.4毫米，或約1.9毫米至約4.3毫米，或約2.0毫米至約4.2毫米，或約2.1毫米至約4.1毫米，或約2.2毫米至約4.0毫米，或約2.3毫米至約3.9毫米，或約2.4毫米至約3.8毫米，或約2.5毫米至約3.7毫米，或約2.6毫米至約3.6毫米，或約2.7毫米至約3.5毫米，或約2.8毫米至約3.4毫米，或約2.9毫米至約3.3毫米，或約3毫米至約3.2毫米之一外部直徑。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM231, wherein the tubular body has from about 1.6 mm to about 4.6 mm, or from about 1.7 mm to about 4.5 mm, or from about 1.8 mm to about 4.4 mm, or about 1.9 mm to about 4.3 mm, or about 2.0 mm to about 4.2 mm, or about 2.1 mm to about 4.1 mm, or about 2.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, or about 2.3 mm to about 3.9 mm, or about 2.4 mm to about 3.8. Mm, or about 2.5 mm to about 3.7 mm, or about 2.6 mm to about 3.6 mm, or about 2.7 mm to about 3.5 mm, or about 2.8 mm to about 3.4 mm, or about 2.9 mm to about 3.3 mm, or about 3 One millimeter to one outer diameter of about 3.2 mm.

STM233. 如請求態樣STM21至STM232中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為聚合物(較佳地由聚合物擠塑)，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管的聚合物。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM232, wherein the tubular body is a polymer (preferably extruded from a polymer), such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably for medical snorkels. polymer.

STM234. 如請求態樣STM21至STM233中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係為(較佳係由其中擠製成)熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之一者或一組合；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM233, wherein the tubular system is (preferably extruded therefrom) thermoplastic elastomer, propylene-based elastomer, thermoplastic gas permeable polyester One or a combination of an elastomer, a liquid silicone rubber, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a breathable Thermoplastic elastomers such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer, or a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer; even more preferably from about 30 to about 90, or from about 30 to about 80, or from about 30 to about 70, or from about 30 to about 60, or A polymer of from about 30 to about 50, or from about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90, of A.

STM235. 如請求態樣STM21至STM234中任一項主張之方法，其中該減壓係當該管狀本體係呈熔融態，或半熔融態，或尚未硬化態時施加，較佳地該減壓係為約0至約-2帕(絕對)，更佳地係為約0至約-1帕(絕對)，甚至更佳地係為約0至約-0.9帕(絕對)，又甚至更佳地此種減壓係為該管腔內側與該管狀本體周圍區間之一壓差。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM234, wherein the reduced pressure is applied when the tubular system is in a molten state, or a semi-molten state, or is not yet in a hardened state, preferably the reduced pressure system From about 0 to about -2 Pa (absolute), more preferably from about 0 to about -1 Pa (absolute), even more preferably from about 0 to about -0.9 Pa (absolute), and even better Such decompression is the pressure difference between the inside of the lumen and the section around the tubular body.

STM236. 如請求態樣STM21至STM235中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM235, wherein the internal profile is electrically conductive, preferably the internal profile is an electric heater.

STM237. 如請求態樣STM21至STM236中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 The method of any of the claims STM21 to STM236, wherein the internal profile comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

STM238. 如請求態樣STM21至STM237中任一項主張之方法，其中該管係進一步包含一加熱器，更佳地一電熱器(諸如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 The method of any of the claims STM21 to STM237, wherein the tube system further comprises a heater, more preferably an electric heater (such as a heater wire or heater circuit).

STM239. 如請求態樣STM21至STM238中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 STM239. A method as claimed in any one of the claims STM21 to STM238, wherein the tubular system is subjected to flow resistance in accordance with ISO 5367:2000 (E) (fourth edition, June 1, 2000) with bending The added test is defined as flexibility.

STM240. 如請求態樣STM21至STM239中任一項主張之方法，其中該醫用管為一呼吸管。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM239, wherein the medical tube is a breathing tube.

STM241. 如請求態樣STM21至STM240中任一項主張之方法，其中該管係藉共同擠製至少一個螺旋加強件連同一管狀本體形成，該管狀本體具有一連續壁。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM240, wherein the tube system is formed by co-extruding at least one helical reinforcement member to the same tubular body, the tubular body having a continuous wall.

STM242. 如請求態樣STM241主張之方法，其中一真空係施加至該擠製管狀本體之一管腔區，使得該連續壁形成環繞該內部型件的波紋。 STM242. The method as claimed in claim STM241, wherein a vacuum is applied to a lumen region of the extruded tubular body such that the continuous wall forms a corrugation surrounding the inner member.

STM243. 如請求態樣STM241或STM242主張之方法，其中該被擠製之該連續壁為一單壁。 STM243. A method as claimed in claim STM241 or STM242, wherein the extruded continuous wall is a single wall.

STM244. 如請求態樣STM21至STM243中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50，更佳地該比為約0.20至約0.35，又更佳該比為約0.28或約0.29。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM243, wherein the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50, more preferably The ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35, and more preferably the ratio is about 0.28 or about 0.29.

STM245. 如請求態樣STM21至STM244中任一項主張之方法，其中該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10，更佳地為約0.05至約0.07，最佳地該比為0.06。 STM245. The method as claimed in any one of claims STM21 to STM244, wherein the ratio of the inner profile diameter (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner profile member or member) to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile It is from about 0.02 to about 0.10, more preferably from about 0.05 to about 0.07, most preferably the ratio is 0.06.

STM246. 如請求態樣STM21至STM245中任一項主張之方法，其中該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 The method of any one of the claims STM21 to STM245, wherein the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

STM247. 如請求態樣STM21至STM246中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 STM247. A method as claimed in any of the claims STM21 to STM246, wherein the physical properties of the tubular body contribute to the requirement that the tube has a desired Flexible and / or structural support.

ST31.一種醫用管，係包含：一管狀本體，該本體界定延伸在該本體的開放終端間之一管腔，及包封於該管腔內部且支持該管狀本體之一內部型件。 ST31. A medical tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, and enclosing within the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body.

ST32. 如請求態樣ST31主張之管，其中該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 ST32. A tube as claimed in claim ST31, wherein the outermost periphery of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

ST33. 如請求態樣ST31或ST32主張之管，其中該內部型件係包封於一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 ST33. A tube as claimed in claim ST31 or ST32, wherein the inner member is encapsulated in a coating layer that secures the inner member to the tubular body.

STM31.一種製造醫用管之方法，該方法係包含：提供一內部型件，提供套住該內部型件之一管狀本體，該管狀本體界定包封該內部型件之一管腔，及i)施加一減壓於(或至)該管腔內部，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包封該內部型件之該管狀本體之至少一部分或一區，或iii)i)與ii)之組合。 STM31. A method of making a medical tube, the method comprising: providing an internal profile, providing a tubular body encasing the internal profile, the tubular body defining a lumen enclosing the internal profile, and Applying a reduced pressure to (or to) the interior of the lumen, or ii) applying an extension (or stretching) to at least a portion or a region of the tubular body enclosing the internal profile, or iii) i) Ii) combination.

STM32. 如請求態樣STM31主張之方法，其中施加一較大減壓或一較大延伸(或拉伸)或二者之一組合沿該管狀本體及由該內部型件所界定之一最外周邊之一長度將該管狀本體朝該管腔之徑向向內抽取，當該較大減壓被施加或該延伸(或拉伸)被釋放或二者時，該內部型件之該最外周邊界定多個交替波峰及峰谷。 STM32. A method as claimed in claim STM31, wherein a greater pressure reduction or a larger extension (or stretching) or a combination of the two is applied along the tubular body and one of the outermost shapes defined by the internal profile One length of the perimeter draws the tubular body radially inwardly toward the lumen, the outermost portion of the inner profile when the greater decompression is applied or the extension (or stretch) is released or both The periphery defines a plurality of alternating peaks and peaks and valleys.

STM33. 如請求態樣STM31或STM32主張之方法，其中該內部型件係包封在一塗覆層內，該管狀本體係提供套住該內部型件，使得該塗覆層與該管狀本體之一內表面連結在一起，其中該內部型件係維持被包封。 STM33. A method as claimed in claim STM31 or STM32, wherein the inner part is enclosed in a coating layer, the tubular system provides a nesting The inner profile is such that the coating layer is joined to an inner surface of the tubular body, wherein the inner profile remains enveloped.

TA1. 一種用於一使用者介面及/或使用者介面管之固定系統，其係包含：一皮膚貼片界定一固定腳印，該皮膚貼片具有一使用者側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片的使用者側係經組配來附接至或黏著至使用者皮膚，及一固定貼片，該固定貼片之至少一部分係經組配來延伸於使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子上方且固定至皮膚貼片之該使用者側來固定使用者介面至該使用者，該固定貼片及該皮膚貼片係經組配來當該固定系統係以合宜的或可相容性使用者介面施用至病人時，讓固定貼片可被容納於或由皮膚貼片的固定腳印所畫界。 TA1. A fixing system for a user interface and/or a user interface tube, comprising: a skin patch defining a fixed footprint, the skin patch having a user side and an interface side, the skin patch The user side of the sheet is assembled to attach or adhere to the skin of the user, and a fixed patch, at least a portion of which is configured to extend over the user interface and/or to the associated use The user interface is fixed to the user side of the dermal patch to secure the user interface to the user. The fixed patch and the dermal patch are assembled to be suitable or comparable to the fastening system. When the capacitive user interface is applied to the patient, the fixed patch can be received or bounded by the fixed footprint of the dermal patch.

TA2. 如請求態樣TA1主張之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片具有與該固定貼片相同的或一更大的表面積。 TA2. A fixation system as claimed in claim aspect TA1, wherein the dermal patch has the same or a larger surface area than the fixed patch.

TA3. 如請求態樣TA1或TA2主張之固定系統，其中該固定貼片係經成形或以其它方式經組配來因應該使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之幾何形狀或其它特徵。 TA3. A fixing system as claimed in claim TA1 or TA2, wherein the fixed patch is shaped or otherwise assembled to correspond to the geometry of the user interface and/or the associated user interface tube or other feature.

TA4. 如請求態樣TA1至TA3中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定貼片具有至少一個翼。 TA4. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA3, wherein the fixed patch has at least one wing.

TA5. 如請求態樣TA1至TA4中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定貼片具有設置於該貼片之一端的一對翼，該等翼係經組配來固定至在一使用者介面及/或相聯結的使用者介面管子之任一側上的該皮膚貼片。 TA5. A fixing system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fixed patch has a pair of wings disposed at one end of the patch, the wings being assembled to be fixed to a user The interface and/or the associated user interface interface the skin patch on either side of the tube.

TA6. 如請求態樣TA1至TA5中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定貼片具有一管端翼，該管端翼係經組配來延伸或用於延伸在該使用者介面管子下方及固定至該皮膚貼片。 TA6. A fastening system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims TA1 to TA5, wherein the fixed patch has a tube end wing that is configured to extend or extend below the user interface tube And fixed to the skin patch.

TA7. 如請求態樣TA1至TA6中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片之該使用者側具有一皮膚敏感性黏著劑(諸如親水膠體)，其附接或黏合該皮膚貼片至一使用者的皮膚。 TA7. The fixation system of any one of claims 1 to TA6, wherein the user side of the dermal patch has a skin sensitive adhesive (such as a hydrophilic colloid) attached or bonded to the dermal patch To the skin of a user.

TA8. 如請求態樣TA1至TA7中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片具有一足夠面積之一表面使得該表面分散該附接或黏著力壓力橫過該使用者的皮膚。 TA8. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA7, wherein the skin patch has a surface of sufficient area such that the surface disperses the attachment or adhesive pressure across the skin of the user.

TA9. 如請求態樣TA1至TA8中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏著至一使用者的面部。 TA9. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA8, wherein the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face.

TA10. 如請求態樣TA1至TA9中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏著至一使用者的面部，特別鄰近使用者的上脣及/或面頰。 TA10. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA9, wherein the skin patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face, particularly adjacent to the user's upper lip and/or cheek .

TA11. 如請求態樣TA1至TA10中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來接納及/或固定一鼻套管及/或相聯結的管子，該管子係從一使用者的面部的一側或兩側延伸。 TA11. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA10, wherein the fixation system is assembled to receive and/or secure a nasal cannula and/or a connected tube, the tube being used from one One or both sides of the person's face extend.

TA12. 如請求態樣TA1至TA11中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來用於一嬰兒或新生兒。 TA12. A fixation system as claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA11, wherein the fixation system is assembled for use in an infant or newborn.

TA13. 如請求態樣TA1至TA12中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來用於一套管如由COM1-COM17，或COMM11-COMM19，或COM21-COM216中之任一者或多者所界定。 TA13. As claimed in any of the claims TA1 to TA12 The fixed system is assembled for use in a casing as defined by any one or more of COM1-COM17, or COMM11-COMM19, or COM21-COM216.

TA14. 如請求態樣TA1至TA13中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來用於一管如由SP1-SP38，或SP21-SP241，或ST31-ST33中之任一者或多者所界定。 TA14. A fixation system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to TA13, wherein the fixation system is assembled for use in a tube such as SP1-SP38, or SP21-SP241, or ST31-ST33 Defined by more or more.

COM1. 一種鼻套管配置，其係包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，及一波紋氣體遞送管，該管包含一管狀本體界定一管腔及包圍於該管腔內部之一內部型件，該內部型件係支持該管狀本體，該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，其中該鼻叉頭之該進氣口係與該管之一終端一體成形，使得該管腔係流體連結至該鼻叉頭之該出氣口。 COM1. A nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a user's nostril and an air inlet fluidly coupled to the air outlet, and a corrugation a gas delivery tube comprising a tubular body defining a lumen and an inner profile enclosing the interior of the lumen, the internal profile supporting the tubular body, the outermost periphery of one of the internal profiles being defined along the tubular a plurality of alternating crests and peaks and valleys of one length of the body, wherein the air inlet of the nasal prong is integrally formed with one of the ends of the tube such that the lumen is fluidly coupled to the air outlet of the nasal prong.

COM2. 如請求態樣COM1主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭係成形為實質上解剖上隨形於一使用者的鼻子或鼻孔內部。 COM2. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim form COM1, wherein the nasal prosthetic head is shaped to substantially dissectably conform to the inside of a user's nose or nostril.

COM3. 如請求態樣COM1或COM2主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭為彎曲或以其它方式成形或組配來避開一使用者的鼻中膈。 COM3. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim form COM1 or COM2, wherein the nasal prong is curved or otherwise shaped or assembled to avoid a user's nasal spasm.

COM4. 如請求態樣COM1至COM3中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻套管具有經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓背襯，較佳係作為該叉頭於一使用者的鼻孔的穩定件。 COM4. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the nasal cannula has a substantially planar or flat or contoured backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, Preferably, the fork is used as a stabilizer for the nose of a user.

COM5. 如請求態樣COM4主張之鼻套管，其中一或多個肋延伸於該背襯之一正面與該套管間，該等肋提供薄帶或採用來扣接或附接該套管至一使用者的臉部的其它適當固定件之一接觸表面，較佳地該薄帶包含黏著劑部或為黏膠帶或一接觸黏膠帶。 COM5. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim form COM4, wherein one or more ribs extend between a front surface of one of the backings and the sleeve, the ribs providing a thin strip or being used to snap or attach the sleeve One of the other suitable fasteners to the face of the user contacts the surface, preferably the strip comprises an adhesive portion or an adhesive tape or a contact adhesive tape.

COM6. 如請求態樣COM1至COM5中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中二鼻叉頭係與一單一波紋遞送管一體成形。 COM6. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the two-nosed prongs are integrally formed with a single corrugated delivery tube.

COM7. 如請求態樣COM1至COM6中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管包含一對鼻叉頭，各個叉頭係與一對氣體遞送管之一終端一體成形，或可被附接(或可附接)或連結(或可連結)至該終端。 COM7. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cannula comprises a pair of nasal prongs, each of which is integrally formed with one of a pair of gas delivery tubes, or can be attached Connected (or attachable) or linked (or linkable) to the terminal.

COM8. 如請求態樣COM1至COM7中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管配置係由一聚合物諸如一熱塑性聚合物製成，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之一聚合物或多聚合物。 COM8. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 101, wherein the cannula configuration is made of a polymer such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer suitable for use in a medical breathing tube. Or multiple polymers.

COM9. 如請求態樣COM1至COM8中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管配置係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約 30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 COM9. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the cannula arrangement is a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid silicone rubber, One or a combination of any one or more of a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer Or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably having 30 to about 90, or about 30 to about 80, or about 30 to about 70, or about 30 to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å of A polymer.

COM10. 一種使用者介面，其係包含一對如請求態樣COM1至COM9中任一項主張之鼻套管。 COM10. A user interface comprising a pair of nasal cannulas as claimed in any one of the request forms COM1 to COM9.

COM11. 如請求態樣COM3主張之使用者介面，其中各鼻套管之該等鼻叉頭係設置為彼此相鄰及該等個別遞送管係遠離該等鼻叉頭於反向延伸。 COM11. The user interface as claimed in claim form COM3, wherein the nasal prongs of each nasal cannula are disposed adjacent to one another and the individual delivery catheters extend in a reverse direction away from the nasal prongs.

COM12. 如請求態樣COM4主張之使用者介面，其係進一步包含一線束，該線束係在該鼻套管間延伸與耦接。 COM12. The user interface as claimed in the request aspect COM4 further includes a wire bundle extending and coupled between the nasal cannula.

COM13. 如請求態樣COM1至COM12中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管為一呼吸管。 COM13. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the tube is a breathing tube.

COM14. 如請求態樣COM1至COM13中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管係如SP1-SP38，或SP21-SP241，或ST31-ST33中之任一項或多項定義。 COM14. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 101, wherein the tube is as defined in any one or more of SP1-SP38, or SP21-SP241, or ST31-ST33.

COM15. 如請求態樣COM1至COM14中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管係從該套管之一側(例如左側或右側)連結至該鼻叉頭(或二叉頭)之進氣口。 COM15. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 1 wherein the tube is joined to the nasal prong (or bifurcated) from one side of the cannula (eg, left or right) Air port.

COM16. 如請求態樣COM1至COM14中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管係從該套管之兩側(例如左側及右側二者)連結至該鼻叉頭(或二叉頭)之進氣口。 COM16. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 1 wherein the tube is joined to the nasal prong (or bifurcation) from both sides of the cannula (eg, both left and right) The air inlet.

COM17. 如請求態樣COM1至COM16中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管為一嬰兒(或新生兒)鼻套管。 COM17. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 101, wherein the cannula is an infant (or neonatal) nasal cannula.

COMM11. 一種製造一鼻套管之方法，該方法係包含：提供一內部型件，擠製一管狀本體套住該內部型件，該管狀本體界定包圍該內部型件之一管腔，及附接一鼻套管至其上。 COMM11. A method of making a nasal cannula, the method comprising: providing an internal profile, extruding a tubular body over the internal profile, the tube The body defines a lumen surrounding the inner member and a nasal cannula is attached thereto.

COMM12. 如請求態樣COMM11主張之方法，其係進一步包含：i)施加一減壓於(或至)管腔內部，使得該減壓將該管狀本體於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該內部型件的最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或ii)施加一延伸(或拉伸)至包圍該內部型件之該管狀本體的至少一部分或一區，使得該延伸(或拉伸)的釋放將該管狀本體的該被延伸(或拉伸)部分或區返回(或許可)於該管腔或由該內部型件所界定的最外周邊徑向向內抽取，該最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷，或iii)i)與ii)之一組合。 COMM12. The method as claimed in claim COMM11, further comprising: i) applying a decompression to (or to) the interior of the lumen such that the decompression is applied to the lumen or by the internal component The defined outermost periphery is drawn radially inwardly, the outermost perimeter of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body, or ii) an extension (or stretch) is applied to surround the At least a portion or a region of the tubular body of the inner profile such that the extended (or stretched) release returns (or permits) the extended (or stretched) portion or region of the tubular body to the lumen or The outermost perimeter defined by the inner profile is drawn radially inwardly, the outermost perimeter defining a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along one length of the tubular body, or iii) i) in combination with one of ii).

COMM13. 如請求態樣COMM11或COMM12主張之方法，其中該方法包含套住該管狀本體之一終端套住模製一鼻叉頭。 COMM13. A method as claimed in claim COMM11 or COMM12, wherein the method comprises nesting a terminal end of the tubular body to mold a nasal prong.

COMM14. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM13中任一項主張之方法，其中藉該管狀本體如此形成的該管之一終端係定位於用以模製或成形一鼻套管之一模具或一型件內，較佳地該模具或型件係閉合，及該鼻套管係套住該管之該或一終端套住模製或成形。 COMM. The method of any one of claims COMM11 to COMM13, wherein one of the ends of the tube thus formed by the tubular body is positioned to mold or form a mold or a piece of a nasal cannula Preferably, the mold or profile is closed, and the nose sleeve is sheathed or molded to form or form.

COMM15. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM14中任一項主張之方法，其中該鼻套管為一聚合物，諸如熱塑性聚合物，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之聚合物。 COMM15. If requesting any of COMM11 to COMM14 The claimed method wherein the nasal cannula is a polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably a polymer suitable for use in medical breathing tubes.

COMM16. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM15中任一項主張之方法，其中該鼻套管係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 COMM16. The method as claimed in any one of claims COMM11 to COMM15, wherein the nasal cannula is composed of a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid ruthenium rubber, and a gas permeability. One or a combination of any one or more of a thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer, or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably having about 30 to About 90, or about 30 to about 80, or about 30 to about 70, or about 30 to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, Or a polymer of about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å A.

COMM17. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM16中任一項主張之方法，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由或從一透氣性材料諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯或透氣性聚醯胺類製成。 COMM. The method as claimed in any one of claims COMM11 to COMM16, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube, or consists of or from a gas permeable material such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane or a gas permeable polyamide Made of class.

COMM18. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM17中任一項主張之方法，其中提供一鼻套管模具，該模具可接納藉該管狀本體之製造所形成的該管之一終端，使得該模具之操作協助該鼻套管之模製，該鼻套管之一部分係由該管終端套住模製。 COMM 18. The method of any of the claims COMM11 to COMM17, wherein a nasal cannula mold is provided, the mold receiving a terminal of the tube formed by the manufacture of the tubular body, such that the mold is assisted in operation The nasal cannula is molded and a portion of the nasal cannula is molded by the end of the tube.

COMM19. 如請求態樣COMM11至COMM18中任一項主張之方法，其中藉該鼻套管所製造的該鼻套管配置係與藉該管狀本體之製造所形成的該管之一終端流體連通。 COMM19. If requested in any of the categories COMM11 to COMM18 The claimed method wherein the nasal cannula configuration made by the nasal cannula is in fluid communication with one of the ends of the tube formed by the manufacture of the tubular body.

COM21. 一種鼻套管配置，其係包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，及一氣體遞送管，該管包含一管狀本體界定一管腔及包圍於該管腔內部之一內部型件，該內部型件支持該管狀本體，其中該鼻叉頭之該進氣口係與該管之一終端一體成形，使得該管管腔係流體連結至該鼻叉頭之該出氣口。 COM21. A nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and an air inlet fluidly coupled to the air outlet, and a gas a delivery tube, the tube comprising a tubular body defining a lumen and an inner profile enclosing the interior of the lumen, the internal profile supporting the tubular body, wherein the inlet port of the nasal prong is coupled to the tube A terminal is integrally formed such that the tube lumen is fluidly coupled to the air outlet of the nasal prong.

COM22. 如請求態樣COM21主張之鼻套管，其中該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 COM22. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim aspect 21, wherein one of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

COM23. 如請求態樣COM21或COM22主張之鼻套管，其中該叉頭係成形來隨形一使用者的鼻孔之該解剖曲率。 COM23. A nasal cannula as claimed in the application aspect COM21 or COM22, wherein the prongs are shaped to conform to the anatomical curvature of a user's nostrils.

COM24. 如請求態樣COM21至COM23中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭為彎曲或以其它方式成形或組配來避開一使用者的鼻中膈。 COM24. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 21, wherein the nasal prong is curved or otherwise shaped or assembled to avoid a user's nasal spasm.

COM25. 如請求態樣COM21至COM24中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻套管具有經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一有輪廓背襯或面部襯墊，較佳係作為該叉頭於一使用者的鼻孔的穩定件。 COM25. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to COM24, wherein the nasal cannula has a contoured backing or facial pad that is assembled to rest on a user's face, preferably It is used as a stabilizer for the nose of the prong in a user.

COM26. 如請求態樣COM25主張之鼻套管，其中一或多個肋延伸於該背襯或面部襯墊之一正面與該套管間，該等肋提供薄帶或採用來扣接或附接該套管至一使用者的臉部的其它適當固定件之一接觸表面，較佳地該薄帶包含黏著劑部或為黏膠帶或一接觸黏膠帶。 COM26. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim aspect, wherein one or more ribs extend between a front side of the backing or facial pad and the sleeve, the ribs providing a thin strip or being used to snap or attach Connect the sleeve to a user's face One of the other suitable securing members of the portion contacts the surface, preferably the strip comprises an adhesive portion or an adhesive tape or a contact adhesive tape.

COM27. 如請求態樣COM21至COM26中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中二鼻叉頭係與一單一波紋遞送管一體成形。 COM27. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 21, wherein the two-nosed prongs are integrally formed with a single corrugated delivery tube.

COM28. 如請求態樣COM21至COM27中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管配置係由一液體矽橡膠或一聚合物諸如一熱塑性聚合物製成，較佳為適用於醫用呼吸管之一聚合物或多聚合物。 COM28. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to COM27, wherein the cannula configuration is made of a liquid silicone rubber or a polymer such as a thermoplastic polymer, preferably for medical respiration One of the tubes is a polymer or a multipolymer.

COM29. 如請求態樣COM21至COM28中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管配置係由熱塑性彈性體、以丙烯為主的彈性體、熱塑性透氣性聚酯彈性體、液體矽橡膠、透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯、或透氣性聚醯胺中之任一者或多者中之一者或一組合製成；更佳地聚合物可以是諸如但非限於聚烯烴、熱塑性彈性體、或透氣性熱塑性彈性體例如熱塑性彈性體家族，諸如苯乙烯嵌段共聚物、共聚物彈性體、或熱塑性聚烯烴彈性體、或熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯彈性體；甚至更佳地為具有約30至約90，或約30至約80，或約30至約70，或約30至約60，或約30至約50，或約30至約40，或約30，或約40，或約50，或約60，或約70，或約80，或約90之蕭爾A的聚合物。 COM29. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 28, wherein the cannula arrangement is a thermoplastic elastomer, a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic gas permeable polyester elastomer, a liquid silicone rubber, One or a combination of any one or more of a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane, or a gas permeable polyamide; more preferably the polymer may be, for example, but not limited to, a polyolefin, a thermoplastic elastomer Or a gas permeable thermoplastic elastomer such as a family of thermoplastic elastomers, such as styrenic block copolymers, copolymer elastomers, or thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers; even more preferably having 30 to about 90, or about 30 to about 80, or about 30 to about 70, or about 30 to about 60, or about 30 to about 50, or about 30 to about 40, or about 30, or about 40, or about 50, or about 60, or about 70, or about 80, or about 90 Å of A polymer.

COM210. 一種使用者介面，其係包含一對如請求態樣COM221至COM29中任一項主張之鼻套管。 COM210. A user interface comprising a pair of nasal cannulas as claimed in any of the claims aspect 221 to COM29.

COM211. 如請求態樣COM210主張之使用者介面，其中該等鼻叉頭係設置為彼此相鄰及該等個別遞送管係遠離該等鼻叉頭於反向延伸。 COM211. The user interface as claimed by the request aspect COM210, wherein the nasal prongs are disposed adjacent to each other and the individual delivery tubes are remote from each other The nasal prongs extend in the opposite direction.

COM212. 如請求態樣COM211主張之使用者介面，其係進一步包含一線束，該線束係在該鼻套管間延伸與耦接。 COM212. The user interface claimed by the request aspect COM211 further includes a wire bundle extending and coupled between the nasal cannula.

COM213. 如請求態樣COM21至COM212中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管為一呼吸管。 COM213. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to COM212, wherein the tube is a breathing tube.

COM214. 如請求態樣COM21至COM213中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管係如SP1-SP38，或SP21-SP241，或ST31-ST33中之任一項或多項定義。 COM214. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to COM213, wherein the tube is defined by any one or more of SP1-SP38, or SP21-SP241, or ST31-ST33.

COM215. 如請求態樣COM21至COM24中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該管係藉如SPM11-SPM133，或STM21-STM243，或STM31-STM33中之任一項或多項定義之一方法製造。 COM215. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 24, wherein the tube is manufactured by one of one or more of SPM11-SPM133, or STM21-STM243, or STM31-STM33 .

COM216. 如請求態樣COM21至COM215中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該叉頭係膠黏或以其它方式黏著至該管。 COM216. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 21 to COM215, wherein the prong is adhesively or otherwise adhered to the tube.

PWL1. 一種鼻套管配置，其係包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該至少一個鼻叉頭包含一背襯，該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部，其中一唇延伸套住該背襯之一後表面之該周邊的至少一部分，該後表面係經組配來用以接收或保有一使用者介面貼片，使得於使用中，該使用者介面貼片可釋放式地附接或連結至或與附接至一使用者的臉部之一皮膚貼片。 PWL1. A nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and an air inlet fluidly coupled to the air outlet, the at least one The nasal prong includes a backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, wherein a lip extends over at least a portion of the perimeter of the back surface of one of the backings, the back surface being Formed to receive or retain a user interface patch such that, in use, the user interface patch is releasably attached or attached to or attached to a skin attached to a user's face sheet.

PWL2. 如請求態樣PWL1主張之鼻套管，其中該唇為一障壁。 PWL2. A nasal cannula as claimed by PWL1, wherein the lip is a barrier.

PWL3. 如請求態樣PWL1或PWL2主張之鼻套管，其中該唇為可變形。 PWL3. A nasal cannula as claimed by PWL1 or PWL2, wherein the lip is deformable.

PWL4. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL3中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該唇延伸至少部分套住實質上相鄰於與該背襯相聯結的一叉頭之一區的該周邊。 PWL4. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL3, wherein the lip extension at least partially encloses the periphery of a region of a prong that is substantially adjacent to the backing.

PWL5. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL3中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該唇為一串列一或多個分開的唇。 PWL5. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL3, wherein the lip is a string of one or more separate lips.

PWL6. 如請求態樣PWL5主張之鼻套管，其中該一或多個分開的唇為相鄰的，或毗連的或重疊的唇部。 PWL6. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim PWL5, wherein the one or more separate lips are adjacent, or contiguous or overlapping lips.

PWL7. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL6中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該唇為延伸套住該背襯後表面周邊之一循環唇。 PWL7. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL6, wherein the lip is a circulating lip that extends around a periphery of the back surface of the backing.

PWL8. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL7中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中於使用中，該唇實質上形成該背襯之該後表面與該使用者介面貼片之一面對套管表面間之一流體(或液體)封，或流體(或液體)障壁。 PWL8. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL7, wherein in use, the lip substantially forms the back surface of the backing and one of the user interface patches faces the cannula surface One of the fluid (or liquid) seals, or a fluid (or liquid) barrier.

PWL9. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL8中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該背襯為經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部上的實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓(諸如一預成形曲線)背襯。 PWL9. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL8, wherein the backing is substantially planar or flat or contoured (such as a pre-set) that is assembled to rest on a user's face Forming curve) backing.

PWL10. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL9中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該背襯輔助作為該(等)叉頭於一使用者的該(等)鼻孔之一穩定件。 PWL10. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL9, wherein the backing aids as a stabilizer for the (or) nostril of the user.

PWL11. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL10中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該至少一個叉頭係從該至少一個鼻叉頭向外側方向延伸，遠離一使用者的鼻中膈。 PWL11. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL10, wherein the at least one prong extends from the at least one nasal prong toward the outside, away from a user's nasal septum.

PWL12. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL11中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管係由COM1-COM17，或COMM11-COMM19，或COM21-COM216中之任一項或多項進一步定義。 PWL12. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL11, wherein the cannula is further defined by any one or more of COM1-COM17, or COMM11-COMM19, or COM21-COM216.

PWL13. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL12中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管可以如由TA1-TA14中之任一項或多項定義之該固定系統操作。 PWL13. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL12, wherein the cannula can be operated as the fixation system as defined by any one or more of TA1-TA14.

PWL14. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL13中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該使用者介面貼片係可接納或可固持在如WP1-WP15中之任一項或多項定義之該背襯之該後表面上。 PWL14. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL13, wherein the user interface patch is receivable or retainable in the backing as defined in any one or more of WP1-WP15 On the back surface.

PWL15. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL14中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管之該進氣口係流體連結至或與如由SP1-SP38、SPM11-SPM133、SP21-SP241、STM21-STM243、ST31-ST33、STM31-STM33中之任一項或多項定義之該管。 PWL15. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL14, wherein the inlet of the cannula is fluidly coupled to or with SP1-SP38, SPM11-SPM133, SP21-SP241, STM21- The tube defined by any one or more of STM243, ST31-ST33, STM31-STM33.

PWL16. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL15中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中至少該(等)唇為斥水性。 PWL16. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL15, wherein at least the (equal) lip is water repellent.

PWL17. 如請求態樣PWL1至PWL16中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中至少該(等)唇包含至少一個外周邊唇部及至少一個內周邊唇部，該等唇部各自係設置用以接觸一使用者的臉部。 PWL17. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of the claims PWL1 to PWL16, wherein at least the lip comprises at least one outer peripheral lip and at least one inner peripheral lip, each of the lips being configured for Touch a user's face.

WP1. 一種可釋放式固定件之一部件，其係包括一基體部支持一分散式機械扣件橫過其表面，該基體部係為可撓性但實質上非可拉伸性，該基體部係藉至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽劃分成多個區，使得藉該基體之不同劃分部的獨立彎折，該基體可實質上隨形於一下方複合彎曲表面。 WP1. A component of a releasable fastener comprising a base portion supporting a decentralized mechanical fastener across a surface thereof, the base portion being flexible but substantially non-stretchable, the base portion Separating into a plurality of zones by at least one slit or at least one slot so that the different sections of the base are Independently bent, the substrate can substantially conform to a lower composite curved surface.

WP2. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體部包括多個開縫或開槽或二者，其一起將該基體部劃分成一蜿蜒本體。 WP2. A fixing system as claimed in claim aspect WP1, wherein the base portion includes a plurality of slits or slots or both, which together divide the base portion into a body.

WP3. 如請求態樣WP2主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，及開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交插，使得沿該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉一集合之該等開縫或開槽之一路徑係遵循比兩端間之一直線遠更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 WP3. A fastening system as claimed in claim WP2, wherein the slitting and/or slotting system is disposed on the substrate such that at least one of the first set of slits or slots is extended from one edge of the substrate The base body, and a second set of slits or slots extending from the other edge of the base body into the base body, a set of the slits or slots being intersected with the other set of slits or slots Inserting such a slit or slot path along the base portion from one end to the other without intersecting a collection follows a zigzag or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

WP4. 如請求態樣WP1至WP3中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該等多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽為彎曲。 WP4. A fastening system as claimed in any one of claims WP1 to WP3, wherein one of the plurality of slits or slots is slit or slotted.

WP5. 如請求態樣WP1至WP3中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫或開槽中之多個開縫或開槽為彎曲且該等彎曲開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置。 WP5. A fastening system as claimed in any one of claims WP1 to WP3, wherein a plurality of slits or slots in the slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel Configuration.

WP6. 如請求態樣WP1至WP3中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案。 WP6. A fixation system as claimed in any one of claims WP1 to WP3, wherein the slit or slotted system is configured to extend from the edge of the base portion into a squid bone pattern.

WP7. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體係藉一蜿蜒開縫或開槽劃分成分開部。 WP7. A fixed system as claimed in claim form WP1, wherein the base system divides the opening by a slit or slot.

WP8. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一螺旋開縫或開槽劃分成多部。 WP8. A fixing system as claimed in claim form WP1, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by a spiral slit or slot.

WP9. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部。 WP9. A fixed system as claimed in claim aspect WP1, wherein the base portion is divided into details by slits or slots configured to be substantially concentric.

WP10. 如請求態樣WP9主張之固定系統，其中該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之該中心。 WP10. A fixed system as claimed in claim form WP9, wherein the equivalent heart is taken at approximately the center of the base portion.

WP11. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一窄橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島。 WP11. A fixed system as claimed in claim WP1, wherein the slits or slots divide the base portion into a plurality of islands, each island being joined to an adjacent island or islands by a narrow bridge.

WP12. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部。 WP12. A fixed system as claimed in claim form WP1, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by a S-shaped slit.

WP13. 如請求態樣WP1主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 WP13. A fixed system as claimed in claim form WP1, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by a T-shaped slit.

WP14. 如請求態樣WP1至WP13中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 WP 14. A fixation system as claimed in any one of claims WP1 to WP13, wherein the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

WP15. 如請求態樣WP1至WP14中任一項主張之固定系統，其中針對界定環繞該基體周邊之該最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內部面積之至少80%。 WP15. A fixation system as claimed in any one of claims WP1 to WP14, wherein the base portion covers at least 80% of the interior area of the boundary for a boundary defining the shortest path around the periphery of the substrate.

WP16. 如請求態樣WP1至WP15中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該系統可與TA1-TA14之固定系統，或COM1-COM17之套管，或PWL1-PWL17之套管，或SP1-SP38或SP21-SP241或ST31-ST33之管中之任一者或多者結合運用。 WP16. A fixed system as claimed in any one of the claims WP1 to WP15, wherein the system can be fixed with a TA1-TA14 system, or a casing of COM1-COM17, or a casing of PWL1-PWL17, or SP1-SP38 Or any combination of SP21-SP241 or ST31-ST33 may be used in combination.

1. 一種醫用呼吸管，其係包含：一管狀本體，該本體界定延伸在該本體的開放終端間之一管腔，包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，及包封該內部型件之一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 A medical breathing tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, Enclosing an interior of the tubular body and supporting an inner profile of the tubular body, and enclosing a coating of the inner profile, the coating layer securing the inner profile to the tubular body.

2. 如請求態樣第1項主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管彼此塑性熔接。 2. A medical tube as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coating layer and the tubular system are plastically welded to each other along the tube.

3. 如請求態樣第1或2項主張之醫用管，其中該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 3. A medical tube as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein one of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

4. 如請求態樣第1至3項中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體之該等波峰係由該內部型件之該最外周邊所界定。 4. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the crests of the bellows body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

5. 如請求態樣第1至4項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 5. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the inner part is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk One or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

6. 如請求態樣第1至5項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為實質上不由該內部型件支持於該等波谷而係藉該內部型件支持於該等波峰。 6. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the tubular body is substantially not supported by the inner form in the troughs and is supported by the inner form.

7. 如請求態樣第1至6項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類。 7. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or made of a gas permeable material, such as a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane. Or gas permeable polyamines.

8. 如請求態樣第1至7項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞金屬線，該塗覆層包封該線。 8. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 7, wherein the inner part is a spirally wound metal wire, the coating layer enclosing the wire.

9. 如請求態樣第1至8項中任一項主張之管，其中塗覆層提供容易與該管狀本體連結之一表面。 9. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 8, wherein the coating layer provides a surface that is easily joined to the tubular body.

10. 一種醫用呼吸管，其係包含：一管狀本體，該本體界定延伸在該本體的開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 10. A medical breathing tube, comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body, One of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

11. 如請求態樣第10項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一擠製管。 11. The tube as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tubular body is an extruded tube.

12. 如請求態樣第10或11項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一連續管。 12. A tube as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tubular body is a continuous tube.

13. 如請求態樣第10至12項中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋管狀本體之該等波峰係由該內部型件之該最外周邊所界定。 13. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 10 to 12, wherein the crests of the bellows body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner profile.

14. 如請求態樣第10至13項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 14. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 10 to 13, wherein the inner part is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk One or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

15. 如請求態樣第10至14項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為實質上不由該內部型件支持於該等波谷而係藉該內部型件支持於該等波峰。 15. The tube of any one of clauses 10 to 14, wherein the tubular body is substantially unsupported by the inner form in the troughs and supported by the inner form.

16. 如請求態樣第10至15項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，諸如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類。 16. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 10 to 15, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or made of a gas permeable material, such as a breathable material. Thermoplastic polyurethane (type) or gas permeable polyamine.

17. 一種醫用呼吸管，其係包含：一管狀本體，該本體界定延伸在該本體的開放終端間之一管腔，及包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件。 17. A medical breathing tube comprising: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between open ends of the body, and surrounding the interior of the lumen and supporting an internal profile of the tubular body.

18. 如請求態樣第17項主張之管，其中該內部型件係包封在一塗覆層內，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 18. The tube as claimed in claim 17, wherein the inner form is enclosed within a coating layer that secures the inner form to the tubular body.

19. 如請求態樣第17或18項主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管彼此塑性熔接。 19. A medical tube as claimed in claim 17 or 18, wherein the coating layer and the tubular system are plastically welded to each other along the tube.

20. 如請求態樣第17至19項中任一項主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管於分開位置熔接。 20. The medical tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 19, wherein the coating layer and the tubular body system are welded along the tube at separate locations.

21. 如請求態樣第17至19項中任一項主張之醫用管，其中該塗覆層及該管狀本體係沿該管之縱向實質上連續地熔接。 21. The medical tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 19, wherein the coating layer and the tubular body system are substantially continuously welded in a longitudinal direction of the tube.

22. 如請求態樣第17至21項中任一項主張之醫用管，其中該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷。 22. The medical tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 21, wherein one of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body.

23. 如請求態樣第17至22項中任一項主張之醫用管，其中該內部型件之一最外周邊界定沿該管狀本體之一長度的多個交替波峰及峰谷(亦即波紋)。 23. The medical tube of any one of clauses 17 to 22, wherein one of the outermost perimeters of the inner profile defines a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys along a length of the tubular body (ie, ripple).

24. 如請求態樣第22或23項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體之該等波峰係由該內部型件之該最外周邊所界定。 24. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 22 or 23, wherein the peaks of the tubular body are defined by the outermost periphery of the inner form.

25. 如請求態樣第22至24項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體之該等波谷係由在該內部型件間向內抽取的該管狀本體之向內抽取部所界定。 25. The tube of any one of clauses 22 to 24, wherein the troughs of the tubular body are defined by an inward extraction of the tubular body drawn inwardly between the internal profiles.

26. 如請求態樣第17至25項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一連續長度、一個或一串列半連續長度，或一串列分開長度。 26. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 25, wherein the inner form is a continuous length, one or a series of semi-continuous lengths, or a series of separate lengths.

27. 如請求態樣第17至26項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋彈簧或一螺旋捲繞元件、一螺旋捲繞骨架或一螺旋捲繞肋、環形圓盤、環、或藉一或多個連結連桿互連或可互連的多個分開支持件中之一者或一組合。 27. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 26, wherein the inner part is a coil spring or a spiral wound element, a spirally wound skeleton or a spirally wound rib, an annular disk One or a combination of a plurality of separate supports interconnected or interconnectable by one or more link links.

28. 如請求態樣第17至27項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係支持內部界定該管腔之該管狀本體。 28. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 27, wherein the internal profile supports the tubular body defining the lumen internally.

29. 如請求態樣第17至28項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為支持該管狀本體的一骨架或內部支持結構。 29. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 28, wherein the inner form is a skeleton or internal support structure supporting the tubular body.

30. 如請求態樣第17至29項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為實質上不由該內部型件支持於該等波谷而係藉該內部型件支持於該等波峰。 30. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 29, wherein the tubular body is substantially unsupported by the inner form in the troughs and supported by the inner form.

31. 如請求態樣第17至30項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體之壁係懸吊於相鄰波峰間。 31. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 30, wherein the wall of the tubular body is suspended between adjacent peaks.

32. 如請求態樣第17至31項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為一透氣性管，或由一透氣性材料製成，(例如透氣性熱塑性聚胺甲酸酯(類)或透氣性聚醯胺類)。 32. The tube of any one of clauses 17 to 31, wherein the tubular body is a gas permeable tube or made of a gas permeable material (eg, a gas permeable thermoplastic polyurethane) ) or gas permeable polyamines).

33. 如請求態樣第17至32項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞肋，或肋元件。 33. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 32, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound rib, or a rib element.

34. 如請求態樣第17至33項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞金屬線，該塗覆層包封該線。 34. The tube of any of clauses 17 to 33, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound metal wire, the coating layer encasing the wire.

35. 如請求態樣第17至34項中任一項主張之管，其中塗覆層提供可與該管狀本體連結之一表面。 35. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 34, wherein the coating layer provides a surface connectable to the tubular body.

36. 如請求態樣第17至35項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件具有沿該管之一長度(或區段)改變之一間距。 A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 35, wherein the inner profile has a spacing that varies along a length (or section) of the tube.

37. 如請求態樣第17至36項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件具有約1毫米至約1.5毫米之相鄰匝間之一間距。 37. The tube of any of clauses 17 to 36, wherein the inner form is a spirally wound element having a spacing between adjacent turns of between about 1 mm and about 1.5 mm.

38. 如請求態樣第17至37項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為一螺旋捲繞元件，該元件具有約0.1毫米至約0.4毫米之一直徑。 38. The tube of any of clauses 17 to 37, wherein the inner form is a spiral wound element having a diameter of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.4 mm.

39. 如請求態樣第17至38項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約0.1毫米至約0.2毫米之一壁厚度。 A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 38, wherein the tubular body has a wall thickness of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm.

40. 如請求態樣第17至39項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體具有約3毫米至約5毫米之一外部直徑。 40. The tube of any one of clauses 17 to 39, wherein the tubular body has an outer diameter of from about 3 mm to about 5 mm.

41. 如請求態樣第17至40項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體為起皺，該等波紋具有約0.1毫米至約0.5毫米之一深度。 The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 40, wherein the tubular body is creped, the corrugations having a depth of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.5 mm.

42. 如請求態樣第17至41項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體係藉通過依據ISO 5367：2000(E)(第四版，2000年6月1日)隨彎折而流動阻力增加的測試定義為可撓性。 42. The pipe claimed in any one of the seventeenth to 41st aspects of the request, wherein the tubular system is obtained by bending according to ISO 5367:2000 (E) (fourth edition, June 1, 2000) The test for increased flow resistance is defined as flexibility.

43. 如請求態樣第17至42項中任一項主張之管，其中該管之一終端係與一鼻叉頭整合一體，該鼻叉頭係適用於*** 一使用者鼻孔內部作為遞送呼吸氣體給一使用者之一鼻介面。 43. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 42 wherein one of the ends of the tube is integral with a nasal prong, the nasal prong is adapted for insertion A user's nostril serves as a nasal interface for delivering a breathing gas to a user.

44. 如請求態樣第17至43項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為適用以加熱或感測該管內部之氣體性質的一導線。 44. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 43 wherein the inner part is a wire adapted to heat or sense the nature of the gas inside the tube.

45. 如請求態樣第17至44項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件為導電性，較佳地該內部型件為電熱器。 45. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 44, wherein the inner part is electrically conductive, preferably the inner part is an electric heater.

46. 如請求態樣第17至45項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係包含導電構件或電熱器或感測器(諸如流量或溫度或濕度或壓力感測器)。 46. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 45, wherein the internal part comprises a conductive member or an electric heater or sensor (such as a flow or temperature or humidity or pressure sensor).

47. 如請求態樣第17至46項中任一項主張之管，其中該管係進一步包含一加熱器，或一電熱器(例如一加熱器導線或加熱器電路)。 47. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 46, wherein the tube system further comprises a heater or an electric heater (e.g., a heater wire or heater circuit).

48. 如請求態樣第17至47項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係由一或多個分開組件組成。 48. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 47, wherein the internal part is comprised of one or more separate components.

49. 如請求態樣第17至48項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件係包含一或多個分開組件。 49. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 48, wherein the internal part comprises one or more separate components.

50. 如請求態樣第17至49項中任一項主張之管，其中該管係包含一或多個內部型件。 50. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 49, wherein the tube system comprises one or more internal profiles.

51. 如請求態樣第17至50項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件之間距對內部型件之外直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.10至約0.50。 51. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 50, wherein the ratio of the distance between the inner profiles to the outer diameter (e.g., the outermost diameter) of the inner profile is from about 0.10 to about 0.50.

52. 如請求態樣第17至51項中任一項主張之管，其中該比為約0.20至約0.35。 52. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 51, wherein the ratio is from about 0.20 to about 0.35.

53. 如請求態樣第17至52項中任一項主張之管，其中該比為約0.28。 53. As claimed in any of the seventeenth to fifteenth aspects of the request, the ratio is approximately 0.28.

54. 如請求態樣第17至53項中任一項主張之管，其中該比為約0.29。 54. A tube as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 53 wherein the ratio is about 0.29.

55. 如請求態樣第17至54項中任一項主張之管，其中該內部型件直徑(例如實際內部型件元件或構件之直徑)對內部型件之外部直徑(例如最外直徑)之比為約0.02至約0.10。 55. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 54 wherein the inner profile diameter (e.g., the diameter of the actual inner profile member or member) versus the outer diameter of the inner profile (e.g., the outermost diameter) The ratio is from about 0.02 to about 0.10.

56. 如請求態樣第17至55項中任一項主張之管，其中該比為約0.05至約0.07。 56. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 55, wherein the ratio is from about 0.05 to about 0.07.

57. 如請求態樣第17至56項中任一項主張之管，其中該比為約0.06。 57. A tube as claimed in any one of claims 17 to 56, wherein the ratio is about 0.06.

58. 如請求態樣第17至57項中任一項主張之管，其中該波紋深度對外部(亦即外)管直徑之比為約0.05至約0.09。 58. The tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 57, wherein the ratio of the corrugation depth to the outer (i.e., outer) tube diameter is from about 0.05 to about 0.09.

59. 如請求態樣第17至58項中任一項主張之管，其中該管狀本體的物理特性促成要求管具有期望的可撓性及/或結構支持。 59. A tube as claimed in any one of clauses 17 to 58 wherein the physical properties of the tubular body result in the desired flexibility and/or structural support of the tube.

60. 一種鼻套管配置，其係包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該或各個叉頭係成形來隨形一使用者的鼻孔之該解剖曲率。 60. A nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having an air outlet adapted to be inserted into a nostril of a user and an air inlet fluidly coupled to the air outlet, the or each The prongs are shaped to conform to the anatomical curvature of a user's nostrils.

61. 如請求態樣第60項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭係成形來避免接觸在一使用者的鼻子基部的該使用者鼻中膈。 61. The nasal cannula as claimed in claim 60, wherein the nasal prong is shaped to avoid contact with the user's nose in the base of a user's nose.

62. 如請求態樣第60或61項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭係成形來避免接觸一使用者的鼻子的該內部結構。 62. A nasal cannula as claimed in claim 60 or 61, wherein the nasal prongs are Formed to avoid contact with the internal structure of a user's nose.

63. 如請求態樣第60或62項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭係成形來實質上對準流經該出氣口的呼吸氣體流與一使用者的上呼吸道。 63. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of clauses 60 or 62, wherein the nasal prongs are shaped to substantially align a flow of breathing gas through the venting port with a user's upper airway.

64. 如請求態樣第60或63項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭係成形來大致上向上且向後延伸入一使用者的鼻孔，該鼻叉頭具有一曲率含括至少二反折點。 64. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claim 60, wherein the nasal prongs are shaped to extend generally upwardly and rearwardly into a user's nostril having a curvature Including at least two turning points.

65. 如請求態樣第60或64項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻叉頭界定延伸在該進氣口與該出氣口間之一管腔，該管腔形狀係從於該進氣口的大致圓形改變成於該出氣口的大致橢圓形。 The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claim 60, wherein the nasal prong defines a lumen extending between the air inlet and the air outlet, the lumen shape being The substantially circular shape of the air inlet is changed to a substantially elliptical shape of the air outlet.

66. 如請求態樣第65項主張之鼻套管，其中該叉頭係成形來最大化該管腔之橫截面積。 66. The nasal cannula as claimed in claim 65, wherein the prong is shaped to maximize the cross-sectional area of the lumen.

67. 如請求態樣第60或66項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管進一步包含沿一使用者的上脣延伸之一支持體。 67. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of clauses 60 or 66, wherein the cannula further comprises a support extending along an upper lip of a user.

68. 如請求態樣第60或67項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該套管包含以一使用者的矢狀面為中心對稱性地隔開的二鼻叉頭，該等叉頭係在沿一使用者的上脣設置的一共用支持體上從一基部在該使用者的鼻子下方向內延伸。 68. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claim 60, wherein the cannula comprises a two-nose prong that is symmetrically spaced about a sagittal plane of a user, the forks The headband extends from a base in the direction of the nose of the user on a common support disposed along the upper lip of a user.

69. 如請求態樣第68項主張之鼻套管，其中該等叉頭係從該支持體朝向該使用者的鼻中膈延伸，及環繞一使用者的鼻孔角隅向上且向後彎曲入該使用者的鼻孔，各個叉頭係沿一大致上傾斜的後側軌道延伸，及通過定向該出氣口相對於該使用者上呼吸道之二中外側反折點。 69. The nasal cannula as claimed in claim 68, wherein the prongs extend from the support toward the nose of the user and are angled upwardly and backwardly around a nostril of a user. The nostrils of the user, each of the prongs extending along a generally inclined rear side track and by directing the air outlet relative to the outer and outer side of the user's upper airway.

70. 如請求態樣第60或69項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該或各個叉頭具有匹配該使用者的鼻孔之解剖形狀之一成形軌道。 70. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claim 60, wherein the or each of the prongs has a shaped track that matches an anatomical shape of the nostril of the user.

71. 如請求態樣第70項主張之鼻套管，其中於該或各個叉頭之一第一部(或階段)中，該軌道係水平地朝向該臉部之中線移動；於該叉頭之一第二部(或階段)中，該軌道係向上彎曲直接進入該鼻孔朝向該頭部的冠部；於該叉頭之一第三部(或階段)中，該軌道係遵循該鼻孔之解剖曲率而向後滾轉入該頭部；及於一第四部(或階段)中，該軌道係朝向該套管中心水平地傾斜來對準該流出口與一使用者的上呼吸道。 71. The nasal cannula as claimed in claim 70, wherein in the first portion (or stage) of one or each of the prongs, the orbital system moves horizontally toward the midline of the face; In a second portion (or stage) of the head, the track is bent upwardly into the nostril toward the crown of the head; in a third portion (or stage) of the prong, the track follows the nostril The anatomical curvature is rolled back into the head; and in a fourth portion (or stage), the track is tilted horizontally toward the center of the cannula to align the outflow port with a user's upper airway.

72. 如請求態樣第60或71項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該或各個叉頭具有沿該中心軌道改變之橫截面。 72. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of clauses 60 or 71, wherein the or each of the prongs has a cross section that varies along the central track.

73. 如請求態樣第60或72項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該橫截面積係沿該軌道從該第一部(或階段)至該第四部(或階段)結束大致上縮小。 73. The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of clauses 60 or 72, wherein the cross-sectional area is substantially along the track from the first portion (or stage) to the fourth portion (or phase) Zoom out.

74. 如請求態樣第60或73項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中該鼻套管進一步包含經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉上之一有輪廓背襯或面部襯墊。 The nasal cannula as claimed in any one of claims 60 or 73, wherein the nasal cannula further comprises a profiled backing or facial pad that is assembled to rest on a user's face .

75. 如請求態樣第74項主張之鼻套管，其中該背襯或面部襯墊係經預成形來成為實質上彎曲而匹配一使用者的臉部或上脣區之一輪廓外形。 75. The nasal cannula as claimed in claim 74, wherein the backing or facial pad is preformed to be substantially curved to match a contour of a user's face or upper lip region.

76. 如請求態樣第60或75項中任一項主張之鼻套管，其中各個叉頭係可接納來自一氣體源之獨立流。 76. A nasal cannula as claimed in any one of clauses 60 or 75, wherein each of the prongs can receive a separate flow from a source of gas.

77. 一種用於一使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的一組件(例如諸如一管或管子)之固定系統，該固定系統包含一二部件式可釋放附接(或連結)配置，該配置係包含：一皮膚貼片及一使用者介面貼片，該皮膚貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片之該病人側係可附接至一使用者的皮膚(例如藉黏著劑，通常係屬皮膚敏感性黏著劑諸如親水膠體)，該皮膚貼片之該介面側係被提供以一二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該第一部件，及該使用者介面貼片具有一介面側及一病人側，該使用者介面貼片之該病人側係被提供以該二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該互補第二部件，該使用者介面貼片之該介面側可附接(或可連結)至該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的該組件(例如一管或管子)。 77. A fastening system for a user interface and/or a component (e.g., such as a tube or tube) coupled to the user interface, the fastening system comprising a two-part releasable attachment (or linkage) The configuration includes: a skin patch and a user interface patch, the skin patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the skin patch being attachable to a user's skin (eg, by an adhesive, typically a skin-sensitive adhesive such as a hydrophilic colloid), the interface side of the dermal patch being provided as a first component of a two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, and The user interface patch has an interface side and a patient side, the patient side of the user interface patch being provided with the complementary second component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system, the user interface The interface side of the patch may be attached (or connectable) to the user interface and/or to the component (eg, a tube or tube) that is coupled to the user interface.

78. 如請求態樣第77項主張之系統，其中該皮膚貼片之該介面側具有一鉤或一環中之一者，及該第二貼片之該第二部件具有該鉤或環中之該另一者，使得該第一及第二部件(及貼片)係可釋放式地彼此附接或連結。 78. The system of claim 77, wherein the interface side of the skin patch has one of a hook or a loop, and the second component of the second patch has the hook or loop The other is such that the first and second members (and patches) are releasably attached or joined to one another.

79. 如請求態樣第77或78項主張之系統，其中該第一貼片係可定位及/或可附接至一使用者的臉部皮膚。 79. The system claimed in claim 77 or 78, wherein the first patch system It can be positioned and/or attached to a user's facial skin.

80. 如請求態樣第77至79項中任一項主張之系統，其中該使用者介面貼片係可定位，或被附接或可附接，或被連結至或與一使用者介面。 80. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 79, wherein the user interface patch is positionable, attachable or attachable, or linked to or interfaced with a user.

81. 如請求態樣第77至80項中任一項主張之系統，其中該使用者介面貼片係與一使用者介面一體成形或形成該使用者介面之一部件。 The system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 80, wherein the user interface patch is integrally formed with a user interface or forms part of the user interface.

82. 如請求態樣第77至81項中任一項主張之系統，其中在該皮膚貼片上的該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統占有該皮膚貼片之該介面側少於約90%。 The system of any one of claims 77 to 81, wherein the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system on the dermal patch occupies less than the interface side of the dermal patch About 90%.

83. 如請求態樣第77至82項中任一項主張之系統，其中該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統之該第一部件係被黏合或可黏合至該皮膚貼片之該使用者介面側。 83. The system of any one of claims 77 to 82, wherein the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system is bonded or adhesively bondable to the dermal patch User interface side.

84. 如請求態樣第77至83項中任一項主張之系統，其中該皮膚貼片之該使用者側具有附接或黏著該皮膚貼片至一使用者的皮膚之一皮膚敏感性黏著劑(諸如例如親水膠體)。 84. The system of any one of claims 77 to 83, wherein the user side of the skin patch has a skin sensitive adhesive attached or adhered to the skin of a user. An agent such as, for example, a hydrophilic colloid.

85. 如請求態樣第77至84項中任一項主張之系統，其中該皮膚貼片具有足夠面積之一表面使得該表面分散該附接壓力或黏著力橫過該使用者的皮膚。 85. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 84, wherein the dermal patch has a surface of sufficient area such that the surface disperses the attachment pressure or adhesion across the skin of the user.

86. 如請求態樣第77至85項中任一項主張之系統，其中該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏合至一使用者的臉部。 86. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 85, wherein the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face.

87. 如請求態樣第77至86項中任一項主張之系統，其中該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏合至一使用者的臉部相鄰該使用者的上脣及/或面頰。 87. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 86 wherein the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face adjacent The upper lip and/or cheek of the user.

88. 如請求態樣第77至87項中任一項主張之系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來接納及/或固定一鼻套管及相聯結的管子，該管子係從一使用者臉部的一側或兩側延伸。 88. The system of any one of claims 77 to 87, wherein the fixation system is configured to receive and/or secure a nasal cannula and an associated tube from a user One or both sides of the face extend.

89. 如請求態樣第77至88項中任一項主張之系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來用於一嬰兒或新生兒。 89. A system as claimed in any of claims 77 to 88, wherein the fixation system is formulated for use in a baby or newborn.

90. 如請求態樣第77至89項中任一項主張之系統，其中與該介面相聯結的該組件為一醫用呼吸管。 90. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 89, wherein the component associated with the interface is a medical breathing tube.

91. 如請求態樣第90項主張之系統，其中該醫用呼吸管係如請求態樣第1至59項中任一項或多項定義。 91. A system as claimed in claim 90, wherein the medical snorkel is as defined in any one or more of claims 1 to 59.

92. 如請求態樣第77至91項中任一項主張之系統，其中該使用者介面為一鼻套管。 92. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 91, wherein the user interface is a nasal cannula.

93. 如請求態樣第83項主張之系統，其中該鼻套管係如請求態樣第60至76項中任一項或多項定義。 93. A system as claimed in claim 83, wherein the nasal cannula is as defined in any one or more of items 60 to 76 of the request aspect.

94. 如請求態樣第77至93項中任一項主張之系統，其中該二部件式可釋放式附接或連結系統之該第一部件係包括被固定至或用以固定至該皮膚貼片之一基體。 94. A system as claimed in any one of clauses 77 to 93, wherein the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment system comprises a fixation to or for attachment to the skin patch One of the bases of the piece.

95. 如請求態樣第94項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部包括至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽，具有由該開縫或開槽所隔開之該基體部區域。 95. The fastening system of claim 94, wherein the base portion comprises at least one slit or at least one slot having the base portion region separated by the slit or slot.

96. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部包括多個開縫或開槽或二者，其一起將該基體部劃分成一蜿蜒本體。 96. A fastening system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base portion comprises a plurality of slits or slots or both, which together divide the base portion into a body.

97. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫及/ 或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，及開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交插，使得沿該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉一集合之該等開縫或開槽之一路徑係遵循比兩端間之一直線遠更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 97. A fixed system as claimed in claim 95, where such seams and/or Or a grooving system disposed on the substrate such that a first set of at least one slit or slot set extends from the edge of the base into the base, and a second set of slits or slots is removed from the base An edge extends into the substrate, the plurality of slits or slots of the set being interleaved with the slits or slots of the other set such that the base portion does not intersect a set from one end to the other One of the slits or slots is followed by a jagged or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

98. 如請求態樣第95至97項中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該等多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽為彎曲。 98. A fastening system as claimed in any one of clauses 95 to 97, wherein one of the plurality of slits or slots is slit or slotted.

99. 如請求態樣第95至88項中任一項主張之固定系統，其中多個開縫或開槽為彎曲且該等彎曲開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置。 99. A fastening system as claimed in any one of clauses 95 to 88, wherein the plurality of slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel.

100. 如請求態樣第96至88項中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案。 100. A fixation system as claimed in any one of clauses 96 to 88, wherein the slit or slotting is configured to extend from the edge of the base portion into a squid bone pattern.

101. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體係藉一蜿蜒開縫或開槽劃分成分開部。 101. A fixed system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base system divides the open portion by a slit or slot.

102. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一螺旋開縫或開槽劃分成多部。 102. A fixation system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by a spiral slit or slot.

103. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部。 103. A fastening system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base portion is divided into details by slits or slots configured to be substantially concentric.

104. 如請求態樣第103項主張之固定系統，其中該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之該中心。 104. A fixed system as claimed in claim 103, wherein the equivalent centring is taken at approximately the center of the base.

105. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一窄橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島。 105. A fixed system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the slits are Or slotting divides the base portion into a plurality of islands, each island being joined to an adjacent island or islands by a narrow bridge.

106. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部。 106. A fixed system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by an S-shaped slit.

107. 如請求態樣第95項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 107. A fixed system as claimed in claim 95, wherein the base portion is divided into a plurality of sections by a T-shaped slit.

108. 如請求態樣第94至107項中任一項主張之固定系統，其中該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 108. A fixation system as claimed in any one of clauses 94 to 107, wherein the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

109. 如請求態樣第100至108項中任一項主張之固定系統，其中針對界定環繞該基體周邊之該最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內部面積之至少80%。 109. A fastening system as claimed in any one of clauses 100 to 108, wherein the base portion covers at least 80% of the interior area of the boundary for defining a boundary of the shortest path around the periphery of the substrate.

110. 一種使用者介面總成，其係包含：用於該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的之一組件(例如諸如一管或管子)之一固定系統，及連結至該使用者介面提供一呼吸回路之至少一部分給該介面之一使用者之一管，其中該固定系統係包含一二部件式可釋放附接(或連結)配置，該配置係包含：一皮膚貼片及一使用者介面貼片，該皮膚貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片之該病人側係可附接至一使用者的皮膚(例如藉黏著劑，通常係屬皮膚敏感性黏著劑諸如親水膠體)，該皮膚貼片之該介面側係被提供以一二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該第一部件，及該使用者介面貼片具有一介面側及一病人側，該使用者介面貼片之該病人側係被提供以該二部件式可釋放附接或連結系統之該互補第二部件，該使用者介面貼片之該介面側可附接(或可連結)至該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的該組件(例如一管或管子)，及其中該管係包含：一管狀本體，該本體係界定延伸在該本體之開放終端間之一管腔，包圍在該管腔內部及支持該管狀本體之一內部型件，及包封該內部型件之一塗覆層，該塗覆層係將該內部型件固定至該管狀本體。 110. A user interface assembly comprising: a fastening system for a component of the user interface and/or associated with the user interface (eg, such as a tube or tube), and coupled to the The user interface provides at least a portion of a breathing circuit to one of the users of the interface, wherein the securing system comprises a two-part releasable attachment (or attachment) configuration comprising: a skin patch And a user interface patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the skin patch being attachable to a user's skin (eg, by an adhesive, usually a skin sensitive a sexual adhesive such as a hydrophilic colloid, the interface side of the dermal patch is provided with one or two The component-type releasable attachment or attachment system of the first component, and the user interface patch has an interface side and a patient side, the patient side of the user interface patch being provided with the two-part type Releasing the complementary second component of the attachment or attachment system, the interface side of the user interface patch being attachable (or connectable) to the user interface and/or to the component interfaced with the user interface ( For example, a tube or tube), and wherein the tube system comprises: a tubular body defining a lumen extending between the open terminals of the body, surrounding the lumen and supporting an internal type of the tubular body And encapsulating a coating of the inner profile, the coating securing the inner profile to the tubular body.

111. 如請求態樣第110項主張之介面，其中該介面係為一鼻套管。 111. The interface as claimed in claim 110, wherein the interface is a nasal cannula.

112. 如請求態樣第110或111項主張之介面，其中該介面係包括一個或一對鼻叉頭。 112. An interface as claimed in claim 110 or 111, wherein the interface comprises one or a pair of nasal prongs.

113. 如請求態樣第112項主張之介面，其中該介面係包含如請求態樣第77至109項中任一項或多項定義之一固定系統。 113. The interface as claimed in claim 112, wherein the interface comprises a fixed system as defined in any one or more of items 77 to 109 of the request aspect.

114. 如請求態樣第110至113項中任一項主張之介面，其中該管為一醫用呼吸管。 114. If the interface of any of the requirements of paragraphs 110 to 113 is requested, The tube is a medical breathing tube.

115. 如請求態樣第114項主張之介面，其中該管係如請求態樣第1至59項中任一項或多項之定義。 115. If the interface of claim 114 is requested, the pipe is as defined in any one or more of items 1 to 59 of the request form.

116. 如請求態樣第110至115項中任一項主張之介面，其中該介面為一鼻套管配置包含：至少一個鼻叉頭，該叉頭具有適用於***一使用者的鼻孔之一出氣口及流體連結至該出氣口之一進氣口，該至少一個鼻叉頭包含一背襯，該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部，其中一唇延伸套住該背襯之一後表面之該周邊的至少一部分，該後表面係經組配來用以接收或保有一使用者介面貼片，使得於使用中，該使用者介面貼片可釋放式地附接或連結至或與附接至一使用者的臉部之一皮膚貼片。 116. The interface as claimed in any one of claims 110 to 115, wherein the interface is a nasal cannula configuration comprising: at least one nasal prong having one of the nostrils adapted for insertion into a user An air outlet and a fluid are coupled to one of the air inlets, the at least one nasal prong includes a backing that is assembled to rest on a user's face, wherein a lip extends over the At least a portion of the perimeter of one of the back surfaces of the backing, the back surface being assembled to receive or retain a user interface patch such that, in use, the user interface patch is releasably attached Or attached to or attached to a skin patch attached to a user's face.

117. 如請求態樣第116項主張之介面，其中該唇為一障壁。 117. As requested in the 116th claim, the lip is a barrier.

118. 如請求態樣第116或117項主張之介面，其中該唇為可變形。 118. The interface as claimed in section 116 or 117 of the request aspect, wherein the lip is deformable.

119. 如請求態樣第116至118項中任一項主張之介面，其中該唇延伸至少部分套住實質上相鄰於與該背襯相聯結的一叉頭之一區的該周邊。 119. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 118, wherein the lip extension at least partially encloses the periphery of a region of a prong that is substantially adjacent to the backing.

120. 如請求態樣第116至119項中任一項主張之介面，其中該唇為延伸套住該背襯後表面周邊之一循環唇。 120. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 119, wherein the lip is a circulating lip that extends around a periphery of the back surface of the backing.

121. 如請求態樣第116至120項中任一項主張之介面，其中該唇為一串列一或多個分開的唇。 121. If the interface of any of the requirements of paragraphs 116 to 120 is requested, The lip is a string of one or more separate lips.

122. 如請求態樣第121項主張之介面，其中該一或多個分開的唇為相鄰的，或毗連的或重疊的唇部。 122. The interface as claimed in claim 121, wherein the one or more separate lips are adjacent, or contiguous or overlapping lips.

123. 如請求態樣第116至122項中任一項主張之介面，其中於使用中，該唇實質上形成該背襯之該後表面與該使用者介面貼片之一面對套管表面間之一流體(或液體)封，或流體障壁。 123. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 122, wherein in use, the lip substantially forms the back surface of the backing and one of the user interface patches faces the sleeve surface One of the fluid (or liquid) seals, or a fluid barrier.

124. 如請求態樣第116至123項中任一項主張之介面，其中該背襯係經組配來停靠在一使用者的臉部上的實質上平面或平坦或有輪廓(諸如預成形曲線)的背襯。 124. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 123, wherein the backing is assembled to rest substantially flat or flat or contoured on a user's face (such as preforming Curved backing.

125. 如請求態樣第116至124項中任一項主張之介面，其中該背襯輔助作為該(等)叉頭於一使用者的該(等)鼻孔之一穩定件。 125. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 124, wherein the backing aid acts as a stabilizer for the (or) nostril of the user.

126. 如請求態樣第116至125項中任一項主張之介面，其中該至少一個背襯係遠離一使用者的鼻中膈，從該至少一個鼻叉頭向外側延伸。 126. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 125, wherein the at least one backing is remote from a nasal septum of a user and extends outwardly from the at least one nasal prong.

127. 如請求態樣第116至126項中任一項主張之介面，其中至少該(等)唇係為斥水性。 127. An interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 126, wherein at least the lip is water repellent.

128. 如請求態樣第116至127項中任一項主張之介面，其中至少該(等)唇包含至少一個外周邊唇部及至少一個內周邊唇部，該等唇各自係供接觸一使用者的臉部。 128. The interface as claimed in any one of clauses 116 to 127, wherein at least the lip comprises at least one outer peripheral lip and at least one inner peripheral lip, each of the lips being contacted for use The face of the person.

Claims

一種用於一使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的一組件之固定系統，該固定系統包含一種二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置，該配置包含：一皮膚貼片及一使用者介面貼片，該皮膚貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該皮膚貼片之該病人側係可附接至一使用者的皮膚，該皮膚貼片之該介面側係提供有該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之一第一部件，且該使用者介面貼片具有一病人側及一介面側，該使用者介面貼片之該病人側係提供有該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之一互補第二部件，該使用者介面貼片之該介面側係可附接或可連結至該使用者介面及/或與該使用者介面相聯結的該組件，其中該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之該第一部件包括被固定至或用以固定至該皮膚貼片之一基體，且其中該基體部包括至少一個開縫(slit)或至少一個開槽(slot)而有由該開縫或開槽所隔開之該基體部之區域。 A securing system for a user interface and/or a component coupled to the user interface, the securing system comprising a two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration comprising: a skin patch and a a user interface patch having a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the skin patch being attachable to a user's skin, the interface side of the skin patch being provided The two-part releasable or attached one of the first components, and the user interface patch has a patient side and an interface side, the patient side of the user interface patch is provided with the two-part type One of the attachment or attachment configurations complements the second component, the interface side of the user interface patch being attachable or connectable to the user interface and/or the component associated with the user interface, wherein The first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration includes a base that is secured to or secured to the dermal patch, and wherein the base portion includes at least one slit or at least one opening Slot The region of the base portion separated by a slit or slot of the.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片之該介面側具有一鉤或一環中之一者，而該使用者介面貼片之該病人側具有該鉤或該環中之另一者，使得該皮膚貼片及該使用者介面貼片彼此可釋放地附接或連結。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the interface side of the skin patch has one of a hook or a ring, and the patient side of the user interface patch has the hook or the other of the rings, Making the skin patch and the make The user interface patches are releasably attached or joined to each other.

如請求項1或2之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片係可定位及/或可附接至一使用者的臉部皮膚。 A fixation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dermal patch is positionable and/or attachable to a user's facial skin.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該使用者介面貼片係與一使用者介面一體成形或形成一使用者介面之一部件。 The securing system of claim 1, wherein the user interface patch is integrally formed with a user interface or forms a component of a user interface.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中在該皮膚貼片上的該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之該第一部件占有該皮膚貼片之該介面側少於約90%。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration on the dermal patch occupies less than about 90% of the interface side of the dermal patch.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之該第一部件係使用一合適的黏著劑而被黏著或可黏著至該皮膚貼片之該使用者介面側。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the first component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment configuration is adhered or adhered to the user interface side of the dermal patch using a suitable adhesive.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片之該使用者側包含一附接或黏著該皮膚貼片至一使用者的皮膚之皮膚敏感性黏著劑。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the user side of the skin patch comprises a skin-sensitive adhesive that attaches or adheres the skin patch to a user's skin.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該皮膚貼片係經組配來附接或黏著至一使用者的臉部相鄰該使用者的上脣及/或面頰。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the dermal patch is assembled to attach or adhere to a user's face adjacent to the user's upper lip and/or cheek.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來接納及/或固定一鼻套管及相聯結的管子，該管子係從一使用者臉部的一側或兩側延伸。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the fixation system is configured to receive and/or secure a nasal cannula and an associated tube extending from one or both sides of a user's face.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該固定系統係經組配來用於一嬰兒或新生兒。 A fixation system according to claim 1, wherein the fixation system is assembled for use in an infant or newborn.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中與該介面相聯結的該組件為一醫用呼吸管。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the component associated with the interface is a medical breathing tube.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該基體部包括多個開縫或開槽或二者，其等一起將該基體部劃分成一蜿蜒本體(serpentine body)。 A fixing system according to claim 1, wherein the base portion includes a plurality of slits or slots or both, which together divide the base portion into a serpentine body.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合(set)中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，而開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交錯，使得沿著該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉該等開縫或開槽之一路徑必須遵循比兩端間之一直線更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 The securing system of claim 1, wherein the slits and/or slots are disposed on the base such that a first set of at least one slit or slot set extends from one edge of the base into the a base body, and a second set of slits or slots extending from the other edge of the base body into the base body, the plurality of slits or slots being interlaced with the other slits or slots of the other set, One path along the base portion from one end to the other without intersecting the slits or slots must follow a zigzag or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

如請求項1之固定系統，該固定系統進一步包含選自於由下列所組成之群組中之至少一者：多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽係彎曲的；多個開縫或開槽係彎曲的且該等彎曲的開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置；該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案；該基體係藉一蜿蜒的開縫或開槽劃分成分開部；該基體部係藉一螺旋的開縫或開槽劃分成多部；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部(sub-portions)；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部，且其中該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之中心；其中該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一窄橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島；該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部；及該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 The fixing system of claim 1, the fixing system further comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of: one of a plurality of slits or slots, or a slotted system; The slit or slot is curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel; the slits or slots are configured to extend from the edge of the base into a squid bone pattern; The system divides the open portion by a slit or slot; the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a slit or slot of a spiral; the base portion is configured to be substantially concentrically opened or opened. The groove is divided into sub-portions; the base portion is divided into a detail by a slit or slot that is configured to be substantially concentric, and wherein the equivalent circle is taken at a center of the base portion; Separating the base portion into a plurality of islands by slitting or slotting, each island is joined to an adjacent island or multi-island by a narrow bridge; the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by an S-shaped slit; The substrate The department is divided into multiple parts by a T-shaped slit.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 The fixation system of claim 1, wherein the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中針對界定環繞該基體周邊之最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內面積之至少80%。 A fixing system according to claim 1, wherein the base portion covers at least 80% of the area within the boundary for a boundary defining a shortest path around the periphery of the substrate.

如請求項1之固定系統，其中該二部件式可釋放附接或連結配置之至少一部件包括一基體部支持一分散式機械扣件橫過其表面，該基體部為可撓性的但實質上非可拉伸性的，該基體部係藉至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽劃分成多個區，使得藉獨立彎折該基體之不同劃分部，該基體可實質上隨形(conform)於一下方複合彎曲表面。 The securing system of claim 1 wherein the at least one component of the two-part releasable attachment or attachment arrangement comprises a base portion supporting a decentralized mechanical fastener across its surface, the base portion being flexible but substantially In the non-stretchable manner, the base portion is divided into a plurality of regions by at least one slit or at least one slit, so that the base can be substantially conformed by independently bending different partitions of the substrate. Composite curved surface under one.

如請求項17之固定系統，其中該基體部包括多個開縫或開槽或二者，其等一起將該基體部劃分成一蜿蜒本體。 A fastening system according to claim 17, wherein the base portion includes a plurality of slits or slots or both, which together divide the base portion into a body.

如請求項17或18之固定系統，其中該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，而開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交錯，使得沿著該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉該等開縫或開槽之一路徑必須遵循比兩端間之一直線更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 The securing system of claim 17 or 18, wherein the slitting and/or slotting system is disposed on the base such that a first set of at least one slit or slotted set extends from the edge of the base into the base And a second set of slits or slots extending from the other edge of the base into the base, the seams or slots of a set being interlaced with the slits or slots of the other set such that One of the paths along the base portion that does not intersect the slit or slot from one end to the other must follow a zigzag or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

如請求項17或18之固定系統，其中該固定系統進一步包含選自於由下列所組成之群組中之至少一者：多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽係彎曲的；多個開縫或開槽係彎曲的且該等彎曲的開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置；該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案；該基體係藉一蜿蜒的開縫或開槽劃分成分開部；該基體部係藉一螺旋的開縫或開槽劃分成多部；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部，且其中該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之中心；該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一窄橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島；該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部；及該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 The fixation system of claim 17 or 18, wherein the fixation system further comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of slits Or one of the slots is slotted or slotted; a plurality of slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel; the slotted or slotted configuration Extending into a squid bone pattern from the edge of the base portion; the base system divides the opening portion by a slit or slot; the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a spiral slit or slot The base portion is divided into a thin portion by a slit or slot that is configured to be substantially concentric; the base portion is divided into a thin portion by a slit or slot that is configured to be substantially concentric, and wherein the equivalent center circle Taking the center of the base portion; the slits or slots divide the base portion into a plurality of islands, and each island is joined to an adjacent island or islands by a narrow bridge; the base portion is borrowed An S-shaped slit is divided into a plurality of portions; and the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a T-shaped slit.

如請求項17或18之固定系統，其中該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 The fixation system of claim 17 or 18, wherein the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

如請求項17或18之固定系統，其中針對界定環繞該基體周邊之最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內面積之至少80%。 A fixing system according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the base portion covers at least 80% of the area within the boundary for a boundary defining a shortest path around the periphery of the substrate.

一種用於一使用者介面及/或使用者介面管之固定系統的部件，其中該部件包括被固定至或用以固定至一皮膚貼片之一基體部，該基體部支持一分散式機械扣件橫過其表面，該基體部為可撓性的但實質上非可拉伸性的，該基體部係藉至少一個開縫或至少一個開槽劃分成多個區，使得藉獨立彎折該基體之不同劃分部，該基體可實質上隨形(conform)於一下方複合彎曲表面。 A component for a user interface and/or a user interface tube securing system, wherein the component includes a base portion that is secured or secured to a skin patch, the base portion supporting a decentralized mechanical buckle The base portion is flexible, but substantially non-stretchable across the surface thereof, and the base portion is divided into a plurality of regions by at least one slit or at least one slit so that the outer portion is bent The different sections of the substrate can be substantially conformed to a lower composite curved surface.

如請求項23之固定系統部件，其中該基體部包含一蜿蜒本體。 The fixed system component of claim 23, wherein the base portion comprises a stack of bodies.

如請求項23之固定系統部件，其中該等開縫及/或開槽係配置於該基體使得至少一個開縫或開槽集合中之一第一集合從該基體之一緣延伸入該基體，而開縫或開槽之一第二集合從該基體之另一緣延伸入該基體，一集合之該等開縫或開槽係與另一集合之該等開縫或開槽交錯，使得沿著該基體部從一端至另一端而不交叉該等開縫或開槽之一路徑必須遵循比兩端間之一直線更長的一鋸齒狀或蜿蜒路徑。 The securing system component of claim 23, wherein the slits and/or slots are disposed on the base such that a first set of at least one slit or slot set extends from the edge of the base into the base, And a second set of slits or slots extending from the other edge of the substrate into the base, the plurality of slits or slots being interleaved with the other set of slits or slots, such that One of the paths of the base portion from one end to the other without intersecting the slits or slots must follow a zigzag or meandering path that is longer than one of the ends.

如請求項23或24或25之固定系統部件，其中該固定系統進一步包含選自於由下列所組成之群組中之至少一者：多個開縫或開槽中之一開縫或開槽係彎曲的；多個開縫或開槽係彎曲的且該等彎曲的開縫或開槽係實質上平行配置；該等開縫或開槽係配置成從該基體部之緣延伸入之一鯡魚骨圖案；該基體係藉一蜿蜒的開縫或開槽劃分成分開部；該基體部係藉一螺旋的開縫或開槽劃分成多部；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部；該基體部係藉配置成實質上同心圓的開縫或開槽劃分成細部，且其中該等同心圓係取中於約略該基體部之中心；該等開縫或開槽將該基體部劃分成多個島，各個島係藉一橋接合至相鄰的一島或多島；該基體部係藉一S字形開縫劃分成多部；及該基體部係藉一T字形開縫劃分成多部。 The securing system component of claim 23 or 24 or 25, wherein the securing system further comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: slitting or slotting one of a plurality of slits or slots Curved; a plurality of slits or slots are curved and the curved slits or slots are substantially parallel; the slits or slots are configured to extend from the edge of the base a squid bone pattern; the base system divides the open portion by a slit or slot; the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by a spiral slit or slot; the base portion is configured to be substantially concentric a circular slit or slot is divided into a thin portion; the base portion is divided into a thin portion by a slit or slot that is configured to be substantially concentric, and wherein the equivalent centring is taken at a center of the base portion; Separating the base portion into a plurality of islands by slitting or slotting, and each island is joined to an adjacent island or multi-island by a bridge; the base portion is divided into a plurality of portions by an S-shaped slit; and the base body The department is divided into multiple parts by a T-shaped slit.

如請求項23或24或25之固定系統部件，其中該基體部覆蓋該皮膚貼片之面積之至少70%。 The fixation system component of claim 23 or 24 or 25, wherein the base portion covers at least 70% of the area of the dermal patch.

如請求項23或24或25之固定系統部件，其中針對界定環繞該基體周邊之最短路徑的一邊界，該基體部覆蓋該邊界內面積之至少80%。 A fixed system component of claim 23 or 24 or 25, wherein the base portion covers at least 80% of the area within the boundary for a boundary defining a shortest path around the perimeter of the substrate.